Interested in joining TYS? Audition for a spot!
2020/2021 Auditions are Open
TYS provides students with both a virtual and in-person options for rehearsals. Please click here to check in-person rehearsal policies.
At this time, all auditions will remain virtual.
Audition Process
*VIRTUAL* AUDITIONS 2020-2021 Season: All Youth Symphony, Prelude Strings, and Jazz/Rock auditions will take place virtually.
Step 1. Register
Complete the audition form at the Register Now button below.
* For the 2020/2021 Season, the $25 Audition Fee will be waived *
Step 2. Record a 1-2 minute audition video
Record a 1-2 minute prepared solo that showcases the level of your playing at this particular time.
At the beginning of your audition video, BEFORE you play your solo, please state the following:
1. First and Last Name
2. Which group you are auditioning for (Prelude Strings, Youth Symphony, Jazz/Rock, or you may state Not Sure)
3. The title and composer of your piece.
For example: “My name is Betsy Smith. I am auditioning for the Youth Symphony….OR…I am auditioning for Prelude Strings. I will be playing “Title of Piece” written by “Composer name.“
Step 3. Upload your video to YouTube
Upload your video to YouTube (as an unlisted video that is only accessible by a private link). Here is a quick tutorial on how to upload and create an unlisted YouTube video: https://youtu.be/JOr7JluzEOM
Step 4. Email your YouTube Audition Video
Email your YouTube Audition Video Link to Mrs. Miller or Mrs. Edgington or Mr. Miller.
Mrs. Anna Maria Miller – Youth Symphony
annamaria.miller@tnys.org
Mrs. Melissa Edgington – Prelude Strings
melissa.edgington@tnys.org
Mr. Gary Miller – Jazz/Rock Ensemble
gary.miller@tnys.org
Step 5. Zoom Audition
After you have completed the TYS Audition Form AND emailed your YouTube audition link to one of the conductors, you will be contacted to schedule a Zoom meeting. This Zoom meeting will cover the scale and sightreading portion of your audition.
Prelude Strings Audition Requirements
Scales
selected from: C, G, D, A, F, Bb, Eb
Violins: 2 octave scales: C, G, D, A, Bb
1 or 2 octaves: F, Eb
Violas: 2 octave scales: C, G, D, F, Eb
1 or 2 octaves: A , Bb
Cello: 2 octave scales: C, G, D, F, Eb
1 or 2 octave: A, Bb
Bass: All 1 octave scales
Prepared Solo
A prepared piece of any style demonstrating your best ability.
Sightread
A piece will be provided that is comparable to Prelude Strings literature
Youth Symphony Audition Requirements
Strings and Harp
- All 3-octave major scales
- A prepared solo
- Sight-reading
Woodwinds and Brass
- All major scales
- A prepared solo
- Sight-reading
Percussion
- All major scales (Xylophone, Marimba)
- A prepared solo or etude
- Sight-reading
Jazz/Rock Audition Requirements
Strings
- All 3-octave major scales
- A prepared solo of a contemporary piece
- Sight-reading
Woodwinds and Brass
- All major scales
- A prepared solo of a contemporary piece
- Sight-reading
Percussion
- All major scales (Xylophone, Marimba)
- A prepared solo of a contemporary piece
- Sight-reading