2021-2022 Season Audition Information
The 2021-2022 Season begins September 2, 2021 as a Strings-Only Ensemble. Winds, Brass and Percussion players are expected to return in January 2022. MYSO is accepting video auditions through December 15, 2021.
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 will take place at St. Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall at Lewis University, located at 101 Airport Road, Lewis University.
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 will take place at St. Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall at Lewis University, located at 101 Airport Road, Lewis University.
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, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Contrabassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion.
Steps to Audition Online for the 2021-2022 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 2022), or $90 (for those who begin in March 2022) 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 $285 membership fee (for full season) or $190 (for those who begin in January 2022), or $90 (for those who begin in March 2022) 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.