How are musicians placed?
You will be placed in an appropriate orchestra based on your audition performance. Other factors such as instrumentation needs may be considered as well. The orchestra level you choose to […]
Read MoreWhat should I wear?
Neat dress is appreciated! Wear nice clothes which are comfortable to perform in. It is also a good idea to practice in the clothes you plan to wear for your […]
Read MoreHow long should my audition video be?
Our judges get to listen to so many great auditions! To help us stay timely, your total video length should be under 10 minutes. If you follow all of the […]
Read MoreHow do I submit my audition video?
You will upload your audition video to YouTube and submit the YouTube link through an online form. The form will be sent to you after you register for an audition.
Read MoreHow do I register for an audition?
Register for an audition online. A $40 audition fee (non-refundable and not applicable to tuition) is due with your registration. A reduced fee of $5 is available for low-income families […]
Read MoreWhat orchestras can I audition for?
GTCYS has 11 school-year orchestras which range from beginning to pre-professional. While there are specific audition requirements for each orchestra, your audition is for entry into the program and judges […]
Read MoreWhat do I practice for my audition?
Please refer to your full instrument requirements here. An overview is below: Scales Prepare the required scales listed in your selected requirements – use the listed tempos as a guide. […]
Read MoreWhen are auditions?
The main auditions for GTCYS’ school-year orchestras are held each spring. All other auditions are reviewed on a rolling basis and placed according to instrument needs and openings. See more […]
Read MoreWho can audition?
Any student age 7 to 18 who plays violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, or harp. String players usually have two years’ […]
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