Audition Information
2023-2024 SECOND ROUND AUDITIONS
We are currently holding a second round of Season Auditions on certain instruments for the 2023-24 Season. If interested, please complete the Audition Application Form. Audition videos will be due July 15, and results announced by July 26. Click the tabs in the right column for more details on the audition video requirements.
We are currently accepting auditions for the following instruments (with number needed) in each program:
- SENIOR ORCHESTRA (2:30 - 5:30 pm): 2 Viola, 4 Bass, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet, 1 Trombone/Bass Trombone
- ASSOCIATE ORCHESTRA (12:00 - 2:00 pm): 5 Viola, 3 Cello, 4 Bass, 2 Oboe, 2 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Tuba, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp
- WIND SYMPHONY (9:45 - 11:45 am): Bass, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion
- WIND ENSEMBLE (3:15 - 5:15 pm): Oboe, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Percussion
- CHAMBER WINDS (1:30 - 3:00 pm): Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion
- VIRTUOSI STRINGS (9:00 - 11:00 am): Viola, Cello
- INTERMEZZI STRINGS (11:15 am - 12:30 pm): Viola, Cello
2023-24 SEASON COVID-BOOSTER REQUIREMENT: All musicians, directors, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19, with the initial series AND at least ONE booster dose when eligible (two months after the initial series). Medical and Religious Exemption Forms are available upon request to TaskForce@CYS.org. Medical and Religious Exemption Forms are due upon request. In the 2023-24 Season, masks will be strongly encouraged during rehearsals and concerts but not required.
2023 SUMMER CAMPS: Musicians who accept the invitation to join CYS Senior Orchestra or String Ensembles have Summer Camps, which take place during the summer of 2023 on the following dates.
- OVERNIGHT CAMP [Senior Orchestra]: 7/29/23 [SAT] - 8/5/23 [SAT]
- DAY CAMP [String Ensembles]: 7/31/23 [MON] - 8/4/23 [FRI], 9am-5pm
2024 SUMMER TOUR: The CYS Tour is mandatory for all Senior Orchestra members of the 2023-2024 Season. The tour will take place in Summer 2024.
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