Auditions

You can no longer apply online. If you wish to apply, schedule an audition time or have questions regarding the auditions, please contact Orchestra Manager Isabel Thiroux directly at 818-667-2163 (cell).

SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2011 AT UCLA’S SCHOENBERG HALL

  • Thursday, September 8 (evening): Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon
  • Friday, September 9 (evening): Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
  • Saturday, September 10 (morning): Viola, Cello
  • Saturday, September 10 (afternoon): Bass, Oboe, Horn
  • Sunday, September 11 (afternoon): Violin

CONCERTMASTER AUDITIONS AT THE COLBURN SCHOOL

Concertmaster auditions will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 9:30 am to 11:30 in Thayer Hall.

PERCUSSION AUDITIONS AT UCLA

Percussion auditions will be held on Saturday, September 17 starting at 10:30 am.

MAKE UP AUDITIONS AT UCLA’s SCHOENBERG HALL

If you were not able to audition with your instrument group, you are welcome to schedule a make up audition on Saturday, September 17 (afternoon).

2011/12 SEASON OPENINGS

Strings Winds
Concertmaster Flute 3
Principal Violin 2 Principal Oboe
Assistant Principal Violin 2 English Horn
Section Violin 1 Clarinet 2
Section Violin 2 Co-Principal Bassoon
Principal Viola
Assistant Principal Viola Brass
Section Viola Assistant Principal Horn
Principal Cello Horn 2 & 4
Section Cello Principal Trumpet
Assistant Principal Bass Trumpet 2 & 3
Section Bass Trombone 2 & Bass Trombone
Tuba
Percussion
Principal Percussion Sub list (all instruments)

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

To participate in an AYS concert season you must be at least 15 and not older than 27 as of September 30, 2011. Most AYS members are college or graduate students majoring in performance, or exceptionally talented high school students who already have substantial musical training.

• Auditions for membership are held each year in the fall.

• Makeup auditions for the sub list can be arranged at any time during the season.

• For questions or to schedule a makeup audition, email Orchestra Manager Isabel Thiroux at isabel.thiroux@aysymphony.org.

AYS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Rehearsals are held most Saturday mornings during the concert season from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall. There is normally an additional Friday evening rehearsal and a Sunday dress rehearsal on concert weekends, for a total of 6 rehearsals per concert. Members are expected to attend all rehearsals. Please consult the concert calendar before you consider applying to ensure that you will be able to participate in all performances.

ABOUT AYS
As a member of the American Youth Symphony, you will be a part of our full concert season at UCLA’s historic Royce Hall, and our concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall on March 4, 2012 – an unparalleled training opportunity. All members are paid a per-concert stipend and there are no fees required to participate. You will perform challenging repertoire under the direction of Maestro Alexander Treger.

AYS encourages applications from musicians of all cultural backgrounds.