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audition dates & location

“The best young orchestra in the state and one of the best in the nation.”

– Chicago Tribune

Openings for Spring 2008 (updated 10/11/07)

CYSO is currently accepting auditions for following vacancies:

Symphony Orchestra

None

Concert Orchestra

Viola – 1
Bass – 1
Oboe – 2
Clarinet – 1
Bassoon – 1
French Horn – 1
Percussion – 1

Debut Orchestra

Viola – 6
Bass – 4
Bassoon – 1
Trumpet – 1
Trombone – 2
Tuba – 1
Percussion – 2

Preparatory Strings

Viola – 6
Bass – 3

 

Audition Requirements:

  • Solo repertoire or orchestral excerpts with contrasting material. Auditions are approximately 8 minutes in length.
  • $25 Audition Fee. Checks payable to ‘CYSO'.

 

Application Procedure:

E-mail the following info rmation to Yoo-Jin Hong , Operations and Education Coordinator, at yhong@cyso.org

  • Student's Name; Instrument; Grade level in school (07-08)
  • Brief description of musical background and previous ensemble experiences
  • Address; Phone Number; E-mail Address
  • Parent's Name and Contact info

 

Audition Date, Time, Location:

Auditions for Spring admission will be held on Saturdays throughout October and November 2007. CYSO audition coordinator will contact you with specific date and time.

All auditions take place at the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave, Suite 833 , Chicago , IL 60605

Winter/Spring semester begins on January 5, 2008.