Move-Up Auditions
Move-up auditions for most current YOBC members are held in the spring of each year, Sunday after the Spring concert (exception: Flutes -- see below). If there are a large number of auditions, some students may be scheduled in May during new auditions. Move-up auditions take place based on conductor recommendations, and according to the procedures established by each conductor for his/her group. There is no need to register for a move-up audition. Students who have been recommended will be notified and invited to audition by the end of February of each year. If you are interested in a move-up audition, but have not heard from YOBC by March 1, please discuss your specific situation with your conductor. Students who are not recommended for a move-up audition, or who decline or do not pass the audition, should register to return to YOBC next fall in their current ensemble assignment.
FLUTES
All flutes are required to take part in a re-placement audition to determine their placement in one or more YOBC ensembles for the following season. These auditions take place in May during new auditions so all new and returning flutes can be evaluated on the same day. All flutes will receive an email notification of their scheduled audition time by the end of February.
PRIMA STRINGS to CONCERTINO
Students currently in YOBC Prima Strings do NOT audition to move up to Concertino. Move ups to Concertino are based solely on conductor recommendation which will be made by March 15. Students will be notified by email regarding their placement.
Guidelines
CONCERTINO to RIPIENO
Students currently in Concertino will be recommended for move up auditions by their conductor. Informal pre-auditions may be scheduled during rehearsals to determine the best candidates for move up. Recommended students will receive an email invitation by the end of February to an audition scheduled the day after the spring concert.
RIPIENO to PHILHARMONIA
Students currently in Ripieno will be recommended for move up auditions by their conductor. Informal pre-auditions may be scheduled during rehearsals to determine the best candidates for move up. Recommended students will receive an email invitation by the end of February to an audition scheduled the day after the spring concert.
PHILHARMONIA to SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Students currently in Philharmonia will be recommended for move up to Symphony. Informal pre-auditions may be held during rehearsals to determine the best candidates. Recommended students will receive an email invitation by the end of February for an audition scheduled the day after the spring concert.
WIND SYMPHONY to WIND ENSEMBLE
Move-up auditions are only open to students in grade 8 or higher. Students must read and complete the information packet and return the signed permission slip by January 22. Pre-auditions may be scheduled to determine the best candidates. Recommended students will receive an email invitation by the end of February for an audition scheduled the day after the spring concert.
WIND ENSEMBLE TO SYMPHONY WINDS
Musicians in Wind Ensemble may be invited to audition for Symphony winds. This placement is IN ADDITION to their current placement in Wind Ensemble and requires an additional commitment to YOBC. Recommendations for Symphony Orchestra placement are made by the Wind Ensemble conductor based on the number of openings available and instrumentation desired. Recommended students will receive an email invitation by the end of February for an audition scheduled the day after the spring concert. Final decisions on Symphony placement will not be made until early June, following new auditions. The Symphony audition does not affect current Wind Ensemble placement. Students who are not selected for Symphony Orchestra are still considered members in good standing of the YOBC Wind Ensemble.
Questions about move-up audition procedures should be addressed to Diana Nolan, YOBC Auditions Coordinator: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Specific questions about music selection and other audition requirements should be discussed with your current ensemble conductors.