Auditions


An exceptional instrumental program for the youth of our region.

Cadet Percussion Ensemble

YOPW offers percussion training for intermediate level percussionists in our Cadet Percussion Ensemble. Cadet Percussion members rehearse weekly during the season and perform with our Preparatory, Primo, and Repertory Orchestras.

Cadet Percussion Ensemble

Coaches

Membership Fees

  • First Child: $400
  • Second Child: $350
  • Additional children: $300

Rehearsals

  • The Cadet Percussion Ensemble rehearses with the Repertory Orchestra. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from September – April. Please see the calendar for a complete listing and any exceptions.
  • Regular Rehearsal Times
  • 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Audition Requirements

To schedule and audition, please contact the YOPW at (703)590-7083 or email yopw@yopwva.org.

See the Other Events Calendar for audition dates, times and locations.

Mallets

  • Bb Concert Scale – Quarter-Eighths pattern, MM=120
  • Eb Concert Scale – Quarter-Eighths pattern, MM=100
  • F Concert Scale – Quarter Notes, MM=80

Snare Drums

  • 5 Stroke Roll
  • 9 Stroke Roll
  • 17 Stroke Roll
  • Flam
  • Flam Tap
  • Long roll – piano-forte-piano
  • 16 Measure excerpt