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2020-21 Season Auditions
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Young Peoples Orchestra [YPO]: Full symphonic orchestra, suggested ages 14-18. For more information about YPO, please visit the Young Peoples Orchestra page.
Wind Symphony [WS]: Wind ensemble featuring woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments, suggested ages 14-18.
For more information about Wind Symphony, please visit the Wind Symphony page.
Percussion Ensemble [PE]: The Percussion Ensemble consists of only percussion instruments. Students will have the opportunity to work with many types of percussion instruments, from traditional to quirky (coffee cups?!), in a group setting. Suggested ages 14-18. For more information, please visit the Percussion Ensemble page.
Symphonette [SYM]: Strings-only ensemble. Suggested ages 12-18. For more information about Symphonette please visit the Symphonette page.
2020-21 Season Recruiting Auditions
***AUDITIONS FOR TRYPO’S 2020-21 SEASON ARE NOW CLOSED, EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS:***
Young Peoples Orchestra [YPO]: Oboe, Bassoon, and Trumpet
Wind Symphony [WS]: Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone (alto, tenor, and baritone), Bass Trombone, Tuba, and Percussion
Symphonette [SYM]: Violin, Viola, and Double Bass
Percussion Ensemble [PE]: Percussion
If you’re interested in applying, please contact us at staff@trypo.org for more information.
Want more? The following programs are enrolling now as well: TRYPOsphere (our new online music conservatory) and Youth Chamber Connection (reinventing chamber music for 2020-21).
Auditions will be held on a rolling basis, first come, first served.
Only students with complete applications will be contacted to schedule their audition date and time.
How to apply
Apply!
Fill out the online Audition Application Form
Submit $25 application fee.
- Online: PayPal accepted at end of application form.
- Check/Cash: Mail to office
- Request audition fee waiver
[All audition fee details available in application form.]
Audition!
Auditioning students with completed applications will be contacted to schedule their audition date and time. Audition slots are first come, first served.
Video Auditions
While we always prefer to meet and hear you in person, if you are unable to attend a live audition, you may be approved to submit a video audition. Please contact staff@trypo.org for more information.
Other Program Options
Here is a summary of other program options. For more information about all TRYPO programs, please explore the Programs Menu. Participation in these programs can happen in addition to the auditioned programs above, or independently from the auditioned programs above.
- TRYPO’s First-Ever Virtual Summer Music Camp: Beginner to advanced virtual summer camp running June 22 – August 1
- Ages: 9-19 years old
- How to join: Enrollment takes place in Fall 2020.
- Instruments: Strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion.
- Youth Chamber Connection [YC2]: Beginner to advanced small ensembles (quartets/quintets).
- Suggested ages: YC2 can match students at all ages, all levels into small ensembles.
- How to join: Enrollment takes place Fall 2020, video required for placement.
- Instruments: Strings, woodwinds, brass.
- YC2 at Chautauqua Music Camps: Intermediate to advanced summer camp August in Chautauqua, NY.
- Ages: Open to students completing 7th-12th grade.
- How to join: Application and placement video required.
- Instruments: Strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion.
- **Unfortunately, this camp did not run in 2020 due to COVID-19. Check out TRYPO’s Virtual Summer Music Camp instead.