Auditioning for WMYO
WMYO is composed of members who are serious about their musical development, whether or not they intend to pursue a musical career. Membership is a family affair, and parents are expected to assist with concert operations, public relations, and fundraising.
Upon acceptance into WMYO, musicians are expected to:
- Attend all weekly rehearsals (normally Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM
to 9:00 PM at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia)
- Practice individual parts outside of rehearsal, if possible with the guidance
of a private teacher, and come to rehearsal prepared to perform at their
best
- Attend dress rehearsals and concerts as outlined in the schedule
- Commit to the success of WMYO
For more general information about WMYO, including tuition, visit the "About" section (link on left).
Audition Information
WMYO Auditions for the 2010-11 season will take place on:
Saturday, May 29, 2010, 9 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 7 PM – 10 PM
(Additional auditions will be available in the summer for any unfilled positions. These positions will be posted on the website.)
Location:
Episcopal High School in Pendleton Hall/Ainslie Arts Center, 3900 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA
To arrange an audition, call the Orchestra’s office at 703-799-8229 or send an email to wmpa@earthlink.net. When sending an email, be sure to include a telephone number so that the Orchestra’s administrator can call to set up the audition time.
The Music Director will telephone each person receiving an audition not later than June 13 to notify him/her of the audition’s results.
Requirements:
For all auditions: memorization is not required. No accompaniment. Auditions will be brief: less than 12 minutes.
(1) Scales and arpeggios
• Strings: 3 octaves (bass 2 octaves), major and minor scales and arpeggios in keys up to 3 flats and 3 sharps
• Winds and percussion: 2.5 octaves, major, minor and chromatic scales and arpeggios in keys up to 3 flats and 3 sharps
• Harp: 3-4 octaves, major and minor scales and arpeggios in keys up to 3 flats and 3 sharps.
(2) Prepared piece
Perform one prepared piece demonstrating your abilities. (Provide one copy of music for the judges)
Percussionists should prepare a short excerpt on timpani, snare drum, bells, and xylophone. Percussionists may bring their own snare drum to the
audition; WMYO will provide all other instruments.
(3) Sight reading