Register to audition now for the 2022-2023 season.
Auditions are Saturday, August 27, and Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Please register for auditions using the link below
Audition Registration link
Audition Requirements
Youth Symphony
Audition Music Skills: Be able to play: A) the audition excerpts that can be found at the link listed below; B) a three-octave scale of your choice, C) a short excerpt of a work demonstrating your current performance level, and D) sight reading (given at the audition)
Youth Symphony Audition Music
Chamber Orchestra
Audition Music Skills: Be able to play: A) the audition excerpts and scales that can be found at the link listed below; B) a short (no more than 2 minutes) excerpt of a work demonstrating your current performance level; and C) sight reading (given at the audition)
Chamber Orchestra Audition Music
Symphonette
Audition Music Skills: Be able to play: A) the audition excerpts and scales that can be found at the link listed below; B) a short (no more than 2 minutes) excerpt of a work demonstrating your current performance level; and C) sight reading (given at the audition)
Symphonette Violin Audition Music
Symphonette Viola Audition Music
Symphonette Cello Audition Music
Symphonette Bass Audition Music
Tuition
Due before the first rehearsal on September 6, 2022
Symphonette: $85
Chamber Orchestra: $100
Youth Symphony: $115
Students will pay online after their audition and acceptance into one of the youth orchestras
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.
Topeka Youth Symphony: 6:45 – 8:45pm
White Concert Hall Stage
Chamber Orchestra: 6:00 – 7:30pm
Garvey, GC134
Symphonette: 5:30 – 6:30pm
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
Save the date: Saturday, Sept 10, 10 am – 7 PM for Youth Orchestras Retreat
Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, November 13, at White Concert Hall – time TBD
Concert: Sunday, November 13, 3:00 p.m., at White Concert Hall on Washburn University’s campus. 1700 SW Jewell Ave, Topeka 66621.
Wrap up rehearsal 11/15
Spring Rehearsal Dates: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/21, 3/28
Dress Rehearsal: TBD
Concert: Sunday, April 2, 2023 Location TBD