2021-2022 Audition Season Update: We are continuing to accept applications for our upcoming season. Click on the button above to register. While our upcoming Season will be “in-person,” we will continue to utilize virtual auditions for safety and convenience. Click on the button above to register. After completing registration, students may submit a recording of a musical solo or etude of their choice sent electronically to davidweigert@wmpamusic.org.
WMYO 2019-2020 Repertoire:
Beethoven, Symphony # 7
Holst, The Planets (with members of the Alexandria Choral Arts Society)
Virtuosi Concert: Student Concerto Soloists, TBA
Mahler, Symphony #5 (mvmts 1, 4, 5)
WMYO Current 2020-2021 (Virtual) Repertoire:
Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf
John Williams: Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones Symphonic Suites
Dan Forrest: The Lux
WMYO Tentative 2021-2022 (In-person) Repertoire:
TBA (Please revisit for updates)
WMYO 2019-2020 Repertoire:
Beethoven, Symphony # 7
Holst, The Planets (with members of the Alexandria Choral Arts Society)
Virtuosi Concert: Student Concerto Soloists, TBA
Mahler, Symphony #5 (mvmts 1, 4, 5)
WMYO Current 2020-2021 (Virtual) Repertoire:
Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf
John Williams: Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones Symphonic Suites
Dan Forrest: The Lux
WMYO Tentative 2021-2022 (In-person) Repertoire:
TBA (Please revisit for updates)
WMYO Auditions
The WMYO is an orchestral training program for high school students who desire to perform symphonic, full-orchestra music of the highest caliber and difficulty level. The WMYO is also open to exceptionally talented and mature Middle School students that have a long history with a private teacher.
WMYO Audition Information
Auditions are for students grades 9 and higher
To arrange for an audition, first complete and submit the Audition Request Information Form.
Audition Requirements:
All students should prepare one solo or etude, preferably demonstrating contrasting styles, dynamics, or tempi.
In addition to a solo, students should prepare major and minor scales in the same pattern as requested by their local district and regional orchestra auditions:
Lastly, all students will be asked to sight-read from the standard orchestral literature.
Note to Marching Band/Athletics Students: Brass Players and Percussionists, who will be participating in FCPS Marching Band and/or contests are able to begin enrollment in November and should include a note in the “activities” section of their application.
Audition Requirements:
All students should prepare one solo or etude, preferably demonstrating contrasting styles, dynamics, or tempi.
In addition to a solo, students should prepare major and minor scales in the same pattern as requested by their local district and regional orchestra auditions:
- Strings: 3 octaves (bass 2 octaves), major and melodic minor scales in keys up to 3 flats and 3 sharps
- Winds and Brass: 2 octaves, major and melodic minor scales in keys up to 3 flats and 3 sharps
- Harp: 3-4 octave scales, major and minor in keys up to 3 flats/sharps.
- Percussion: Please indicate in your application under "activities" which instruments you are proficient with. Preference will be shown to players who are comfortable tuning timpani, and are prepared to perform a solo, etude, or exercise on the following: Timpani, Mallets: Marimba/Xylo/Bells, and Snare Drum.
Lastly, all students will be asked to sight-read from the standard orchestral literature.
Note to Marching Band/Athletics Students: Brass Players and Percussionists, who will be participating in FCPS Marching Band and/or contests are able to begin enrollment in November and should include a note in the “activities” section of their application.
Principal Chairs
Principal chairs are open to any qualified musician regardless of age or seniority at the beginning of the season. Auditions are conducted as appropriate by the Music Director. Audition performance and leadership skills are both considered when making a selection.
Tuition for the WMYO is $750. Tuition covers the cost of music rentals, rehearsal and concert space, printing and postage, and other costs associated with running a youth orchestra. To learn more about WMYO Tuition and to pay the tuition, see the Tuition information page.
