RI Philharmonic Music School Announces Auditions for Youth Programs, Today

YOUTH ORCHESTRAS:

The Rhode Island Philharmonic YOUTH ORCHESTRAS (RIPYO) will hold auditions by appointment for the Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, String Orchestra, Intermediate String Ensemble and String Ensemble. For an audition application or more information, please visit musicschool.riphil.org or contact Youth Ensembles Manager CHELSEA ANDERSON at 401-248-7038 or canderson@ripihl.org.

RIPYO provides quality orchestral rehearsal and performance experience for talented young musicians from Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut and Massachusetts. The professional conducting staff, led by Music Director, Symphony Conductor and RI Philharmonic Orchestra Member Alexey Shabalin, is committed to providing the best educational experience for each student.

All RIPYO ensembles rehearse once weekly at the RI Philharmonic's Carter Center for Music Education & Performance in East Providence from September through May and present three major performances. RIPYO Symphony members also perform side-by-side with RI Philharmonic musicians conducted by Music DirectorLarry Rachleff at a Friday night Amica Rush Hour concert once each year.

YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLES:

The Rhode Island Philharmonic YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLES (RIPYJazz) will hold auditions by appointment on June 11 or at your convenience for the RIPYJazz Big Band, Paul Murphy Touring Ensemble and Jazz Combos. For an audition application or more information, please visit musicschool.riphil.org or contact Youth Ensembles Manager CHELSEA ANDERSON at 401-248-7038 or canderson@ripihl.org.

The Jazz and Rock Department offers a complete educational program for students inter­ested in jazz or rock study and performance. Courses are organized so that each student is placed according to their interests and skills and can progress accordingly. The RIPYJazz Big Band, under the direction of Wendy Klein, performs at numerous community events including Monday Night Jazz at Bovi's, Vernal Arts and Music Festival, and the Blackstone Boulevard Summer Concert Series.

All RIPYJazz ensembles rehearse at the RI Philharmonic's Carter Center for Music Education & Performance in East Providence once a week from September through May and present various performances throughout season.

YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLES:

The Rhode Island Philharmonic YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLES (RIPYWE) will hold auditions by appointment on June 11, 15 and 21 for the Senior Division (Symphonic Winds) and Junior division (Wind Ensemble). For an audition application or more information, please visit musicschool.riphil.org or contact Youth Ensembles Manager CHELSEA ANDERSON at 401-248-7038 or canderson@ripihl.org. Students interested in auditioning but are not available on the dates listed above should submit an audition application. Auditions will be scheduled at the earliest convenience.

Founded in 2002, RIPYWE offers advanced woodwind, brass and percussion students from Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut an outstanding opportunity to rehearse and perform high quality wind ensemble repertoire. RIPYWE offers these students a challenging and rewarding musical experience. RIPYWE Senior Division, conducted by Eric Hewitt and RIPYWE Junior Division is conducted by Music Director Dr. David Neves.

Both RIPYWE ensembles rehearse once weekly at the RI Philharmonic's Carter Center for Music Education & Performance in East Providence from September - May and present two major performances. RIPYWE Senior rehearses on Tuesday evenings and RIPYWE Junior rehearses on Wednesday evenings.

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