2020-2021 Season Audition Information
Due to COVID-19, MYSO members will need to wear masks and socially distance themselves from other players by having one musician per stand. Rehearsals will take place in a bigger venue (St. Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall at Lewis University). Because wind players are not able to participate with masks, the Fall & Winter Concert Cycles will be limited to string players only. It is our hope that wind players will be able to safely join the orchestra in March 2021. Meanwhile, we are accepting viola, bass, and advanced violin musician submissions now through January 2, 2021.
2020-2021 Orchestra Vacancies
MYSO has vacancies in the following sections of the orchestra, including: Violins, Violas, Cellos, Bass, Harp, Oboe, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion.
Steps to Audition Online for the 2020-2021 Season
- Fill out the MYSO Audition Form Online here.
- A $25 non-refundable audition fee can be made online via PayPal here.
- Once the Audition Form and Fee are received by MYSO, instructions for uploading an Audition Video will be emailed to you.
- Your Audition Video should consist of the following in this order:
- Two scales of your choice
- The number of octaves played, tempo, dynamics and articulation are your choice. A steady tempo on all scales will be appreciated.
- Orchestral excerpts listed on the Audition Music page in the order listed on this page.
- Be sure to introduce yourself in the video by saying your name before the audition
Note: Players auditioning for MYSO for the first time, who find all the excerpts too difficult, may play two scales and a short prepared solo instead.
Acceptance into MYSO requires payment of a $285 membership fee (for full season) or $190 (for those who begin in January 2021), or $90 (for those who begin in March 2021) and a sincere commitment by the musician to attend each rehearsal and performance.
Questions? Contact Audra Sybert at mysoexecutivedirector@gmail.com.
Acceptance into MYSO requires payment of a $285 membership fee (for full season) or $190 (for those who begin in January 2021), or $90 (for those who begin in March 2021) and a sincere commitment by the musician to attend each rehearsal and performance.
Questions? Contact Audra Sybert at mysoexecutivedirector@gmail.com.