Youth Chamber Orchestra
of Orange County

Calling all musicians from 7 to 16 years old. Audition is now OPEN.

We welcome to the Youth Chamber Orchestra all the musicians from 7 to 16 years old. The audition is free. Please fill out the form, and upload the video of your play, and be sure we will be contacting you soon!

Audition Requirements:

2-3 octave Major or Minor Scale (quarter notes at 100 BPM)

Perform 2-3 minutes from a solo work

Percussion

Demonstrate Basic Rudiments

Registration form:

Participant full name

Full name of the Parent

Instrument

Grade in school

Parent's Email

Phone

I understand, that members of the Youth Chamber Orchestra of OC are required to participate in their school instrumental program if one is available, and the membership in YCO of OC is not intended to replace such participation.

It is expected that you take regular lessons with your private music teacher. It is essential to your progress as a young musician. Do you have a private music teacher?

Private music teacher's name

Phone number

Email:

Create Your Audition Video Please follow the instructions below while recording your audition video: 1. State your name, age and year in school beginning Fall 2022. 2. Play audition requirements listed above: 2-3 octave Major or Minor Scale, perform 2-3 minutes from a solo work. Percussion: demonstrate basic rudiments.

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What day of the week can you attend the orchestra rehearsals?

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

What location is the most convenient for you?

Newport Beach

Costa Mesa

Huntington Beach

Irvine

Dismissal from the orchestra may be necessary if any of the following occurs: A student has more than 3 absences. A student misses rehearsal the week before a concert or on the concert day. A student misses a workshop or misses a concert. Arrive at call time. Three tardies are equal to 1 absence. A student is considered tardy if he/she is not ready to play (instrument out, sitting down, tuned, music ready) at downbeat. If you are unable to attend a rehearsal, please contact the orchestra manager at least 24 hours in advance at (949)293-9515. Students must be committed for at least one concert period.

Students must be committed for at least one concert period. Concert periods are: August – January January – June We have read and are committed to the policies and schedule of the Youth Chamber Orchestra of OC.

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