2023-2024 SEASON AUDITION INFORMATION
Audition Submission Deadline: August 25, 2023
MYSO invites musicians to audition for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Rehearsals begin September 6, 2023. Interested in auditioning after this date? Please contact mysoexecutivedirector@gmail.com to check for openings. We currently have immediate needs for the following players: Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Bass and Percussion.
As part of our community’s ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures, keeping our MYSO family safe during rehearsals/concerts and carefully welcoming back our wind & brass players is our top priority. MYSO will follow all mitigation efforts set forth by Lewis University outlined here, and students will be asked to report their vaccination status on the audition form.
Rehearsals take place at St. Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall at Lewis University, located at 101 Airport Road in Romeoville, on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-8:45pm on Wednesdays throughout the school year (September - early June).
Audition videos must be submitted for all returning and new musicians. Returning member submissions will be evaluated for chair placement, while new member submission will be necessary for acceptance into the orchestra.
As part of our community’s ongoing COVID-19 mitigation measures, keeping our MYSO family safe during rehearsals/concerts and carefully welcoming back our wind & brass players is our top priority. MYSO will follow all mitigation efforts set forth by Lewis University outlined here, and students will be asked to report their vaccination status on the audition form.
Rehearsals take place at St. Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall at Lewis University, located at 101 Airport Road in Romeoville, on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-8:45pm on Wednesdays throughout the school year (September - early June).
Audition videos must be submitted for all returning and new musicians. Returning member submissions will be evaluated for chair placement, while new member submission will be necessary for acceptance into the orchestra.
Orchestra Vacancies
MYSO has vacancies in the following sections of the orchestra, including: Violins, Violas, Cellos, Bass, Harp, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, and Percussion.
Steps to Audition Online for the 2023-2024 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 $335 membership fee (for full season) or $235 (for those who begin in January), or $135 (for those who begin in March) and a sincere commitment by the musician to attend each rehearsal and performance.
* For Credit Seeking Members: Lewis University and Joliet Junior College students must register for University Orchestra each semester. Credit seeking students are not required to pay audition or membership fees, but must be registered for the credit-granting class through Lewis University or JJC. Speak to your advisor for more information.
Questions? Contact Audra Sybert at mysoexecutivedirector@gmail.com.
Acceptance into MYSO requires payment* of a $335 membership fee (for full season) or $235 (for those who begin in January), or $135 (for those who begin in March) and a sincere commitment by the musician to attend each rehearsal and performance.
* For Credit Seeking Members: Lewis University and Joliet Junior College students must register for University Orchestra each semester. Credit seeking students are not required to pay audition or membership fees, but must be registered for the credit-granting class through Lewis University or JJC. Speak to your advisor for more information.
Questions? Contact Audra Sybert at mysoexecutivedirector@gmail.com.