Register to audition now for the Spring Semester of the 2024-2025 season!
Auditions are Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM in Garvey Center, Washburn University.
Please register for auditions using the link below
Audition Registration link
Audition Requirements
Symphonette
The audition material can be found at the link below. Please prepare the scale, the two solo excerpts, and a solo of your choice. You will also be asked to sight-read during your audition.
Symphonette Audition Music
Chamber Orchestra
The audition material can be found at the link below. Please prepare the scale, the two solo excerpts, and a solo of your choice. You will also be asked to sight read during your audition.
Chamber Orchestra Audition Music
Youth Symphony
Please prepare: a 3 octave scale of your choice, a solo piece of your choice, the excerpts for your instrument (link below), and sight-reading (excerpt given at the audition).
Youth Symphony Audition Music
Offered Ensembles
Symphonette: Mrs. Carolyn Sandquist, director
The Symphonette is a beginning-level string orchestra for players violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students in this group should be able to read music up to 2 sharps or 2 flats and play their instrument on all four strings at a proficient level. In the Symphonette, students will learn to play more challenging music as an ensemble and also have the opportunity to work with Topeka area professionals.
Chamber Orchestra: Mr. Ryan Masotto, director
The Chamber Orchestra is an intermediate/advanced string ensemble welcoming students who play violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students in this ensemble will be expected to play music above their average grade level. Students should be developing or proficient in their skills of shifting, vibrato, and other extended techniques. Students are expected to practice the material outside of rehearsal and if possible, with their private instructor.
Topeka Youth Symphony: Dr. Silas Huff, director
The Youth Symphony is a full symphonic orchestra welcoming players of all traditional band and orchestra instruments. Students in this ensemble should be advanced players looking to grow their musical knowledge and ability. This orchestra will perform traditional orchestral repertoire and also offer the opportunity to play alongside area professionals.
Tuition
Due before the first rehearsal on January 14, 2025
Symphonette: $90/yr or $50/semester
Chamber Orchestra: $105/yr or $60/semester
Youth Symphony: $125/yr or $70/semester
Students will pay using the link below after their audition and acceptance into one of the youth orchestras:
LINK FOR TUITION PAYMENT
Tuition fees help cover the costs of the Youth Orchestras program including music purchase and rental, facilities rental, and conductor salaries.
Rehearsal and Concert Schedule
Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings.
Symphonette: 5:45 – 6:45 PM
White Concert Hall Stage
Chamber Orchestra: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Garvey, GC134
Youth Symphony: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
White Concert Hall Stage
Fall Rehearsal Dates: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8
Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, November 13, at White Concert Hall – time TBD
Concert: Sunday, November 13, 3:00 PM, at White Concert Hall on Washburn University’s campus. 1700 SW Jewell Ave, Topeka 66621.
Wrap-up rehearsal 11/15
Spring Rehearsal Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11
Dress Rehearsal: TBD
Concert: Sunday, April 16, 2023, 3:00 PM, at White Concert Hall, Washburn University
Wrap-up rehearsal 4/18
**Students may not miss more than 2 rehearsals per concert cycle**
Topeka Youth Orchestras
