Auditions


An exceptional instrumental program for the youth of our region.

Youth Symphony Orchestra

Advanced Symphonic Orchestra

The youth symphony orchestra is the most advanced orchestra and performs standard orchestral literature. In addition to orchestral training and performance, YSO sponsors several student chamber groups that have additional performance opportunities.

Youth Symphony Orchestra

Conductor

  • John Devlin, Music Director & Youth Symphony Orchestra Conductor
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Membership Fees

  • First Child: $500
  • Second Child: $450
  • Additional children: $400

Rehearsals

  • Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from September – April. Please see the calendar for a complete listing and any exceptions.
  • Regular Rehearsal Times
  • 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 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.

Violin

  • Scales:

  • Three octaves; all major and minor scales (melodic minor)

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDF1st violin part of Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

  • Movement one, measures 1-20
  • Movement one, measures 127-161

Viola

  • Scales:

  • Three octaves; all major and minor scales (melodic minor)

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDFTchaikovsky Violin Concerto

  • Movement one, measures 127-161
  • Movement one, measures 266-284

Cello

  • Scales:

  • Three octaves; all major and minor scales (melodic minor)

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDFTchaikovsky Violin Concerto

  • Movement one, measures 127-161
  • Movement one, measures 192-204

Bass

  • Scales:

  • Three octaves; all major and minor scales (melodic minor)

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDFTchaikovsky Violin Concerto

  • Movement one, measures 141-161
  • Movement one, measures 304-end of movement

Flute & Piccolo

All flautists please prepare an excerpt that demonstrates your ability on piccolo as well

  • Scales:

  • All major, minor and chromatic scales. As many octaves as possible for each scale

  • All of the minor scales should be played as melodic minor

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDFFlute One part from Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

  • Measures 127-141
  • Measures 188-211

Oboe

Oboists please prepare an excerpt that demonstrates your ability on English horn if you play the instrument

  • Scales:

  • All major, minor and chromatic scales. As many octaves as possible for each scale

  • All of the minor scales should be played as melodic minor

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDFOboe One part from Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

  • Measures 11-21
  • Measures 243-248
  • Measures 325-end of movement

Clarinet

  • Scales:

  • All major, minor and chromatic scales. As many octaves as possible for each scale

  • All of the minor scales should be played as melodic minor

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDFClarinet One part from Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

  • Measures 81-91
  • Measures 266-271
  • Measures 321-end of movement

Bassoon

  • Scales:

  • All major, minor and chromatic scales. As many octaves as possible for each scale

  • All of the minor scales should be played as melodic minor

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDFBassoon One part from Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

  • Measures 127-141
  • Measures 195-204
  • Measures 321-end of movement

Horn

  • Scales:

  • All major, minor and chromatic scales. As many octaves as possible for each scale

  • All of the minor scales should be played as melodic minor

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDFHorn One part from Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

  • Measures 59-64
  • Measures 127-141
  • Measures 321-end of movement

Trumpet

Note: part is in D — please transpose

  • Scales:

  • All major, minor and chromatic scales. As many octaves as possible for each scale

  • All of the minor scales should be played as melodic minor

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDFTrumpet One part from Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

  • Measures 127-141
  • Measures 188-195
  • Measures 325-end of movement

Trombone

  • Scales:

  • All major, minor and chromatic scales. As many octaves as possible for each scale

  • All of the minor scales should be played as melodic minor

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDFTrombone One part from Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

  • Measures 59-62
  • Measures 86-95
  • Measures 127-141

Tuba

  • Scales:

  • All major, minor and chromatic scales. As many octaves as possible for each scale

  • All of the minor scales should be played as melodic minor

  • One movement from a concerto, sonata or other equivalent solo piece that demonstrates your best playing

  • Selection:

  • Exerpts PDFWagner Flying Dutchman OVERTURE
    (beginning on Page 1, make sure you skip past the trombone parts)

  • 8 before rehearsal C through rehearsal D
  • Pickup to rehearsal G through 9th bar of G
  • Rehearsal L to the end

Percussion

See audition requirements under Percussion Ensemble