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Audition Dates
Young Peoples Orchestra [YPO], Wind Symphony [WS], and Percussion Ensemble [PE]
Program Descriptions
YPO: Full symphonic orchestra, suggested ages 14-18. For more information about YPO, please visit the Young Peoples Orchestra page.
Wind Symphony: 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: 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.
YPO, WS, and PE Audition Dates:
Tuesday, May 26, 2020: Violin
Wednesday, May 27, 2020: Cello
Thursday, May 28, 2020: Percussion (YPO, WS & PE), Bass and Viola
Friday, May 29, 2020: YPO Brass
Friday, May 29, 2020: Wind Symphony (Winds and Brass)
Sunday, May 31, 2020: YPO Woodwinds (and combined YPO/WS auditions)
NOTE: Due to COVID-19 health concerns, we are working on a plan to hold live virtual auditions. The details will be posted on the website as soon as everything is finalized. In the meantime, the audition requirements are up to date, so you can save the date and start practicing! Click HERE for the YPO & WS Audition Requirements!
Symphonette [SYM]
Program Description: Strings-only ensemble. Suggested ages 12-18. For more information about Symphonette please visit the Symphonette page.
Symphonette Audition Date: Saturday, June 6, 2020
NOTE: Due to COVID-19 health concerns, we are working on a plan to hold live virtual auditions. The details will be posted on the website as soon as everything is finalized. In the meantime, the audition requirements are up to date, so you can save the date and start practicing! Click HERE for the SYM Audition Requirements!
Students with complete applications will be contacted to schedule their audition date and time. Auditions will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
Three Simple Steps
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: Registration will be open soon. For now, you can get more information about the courses here.
- 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 will not run in 2020 due to COVID-19. Check out TRYPO’s Virtual Summer Music Camp instead.
- Apprentice Conductor Program (ACP): Study conducting with Mr. Worsdale
- Ages: Open to musicians in 9th-12th grade.
- How to join: Written application process opens Fall 2020, open to members of TRYPO as well as any other program.
- Instruments: Open to any young musician with interest in conducting.