DYAO 2024-2025 Late Auditions (ALL ENSEMBLES)

This audition time is for applicants who want to be considered for any of the four DYAO ensembles.

• String Ensemble Orchestra (SE): designed for string players who have developed facility in bowing techniques, reading music, and using vibrato. For musicians between the ages of 7 and 13.
• Allegro Strings (AS): string players preparing for more advanced orchestral literature and solidifying ensemble playing techniques. For musicians between the ages of 10 and 16.
• Conservatory Orchestra (CO): ensemble for students who want to advance their orchestral performance skills and for progression into YAO or collegiate programs. For musicians between the ages of 10 and 18.
• Young Artists Orchestra (YAO): most advanced ensemble for musicians between the ages of 12 and 23.

Your audition will have 2-3 judges in the room (usually the conductors of the orchestras). If you are auditioning for more than one orchestra, you will be expected to prepare for the higher-level orchestra's excerpts, solo, scale(s), and sight-reading.

In the confirmation email, you will find important information pertaining to your upcoming audition.

For more information, go to dyao.org.

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