Auditions for Philadelphia Youth Orchestra
September 11 - 14, 2015
Several Programs for Young Musicians – Ages 6 to 21
Being a member of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra is an opportunity for young classical music students to be associated with the one of the most respected orchestral preparatory organizations in the nation. Auditions take place September 11 to 14 for talented wind, string, brass, percussion, and harp players ages 6 to 21. They will have the opportunity to obtain membership in these unique program divisions: the flagship Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) ensemble, Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra (PYAO), Bravo Brass, Philadelphia Region Youth String Music (PRYSM) and the newly formed Philadelphia Young Musicians Orchestra (PYMO). Students who are accepted will be challenged to achieve advanced musicianship and will have the opportunity to perform throughout the year.
The PYO, PYAO, PYMO, and Bravo Brass Fall Auditions will take place in Center City Philadelphia at St. Patrick's Church Hall (240 S. 20th Street) . PRYSM Auditions will take place at Bryn Mawr College (101 N. Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA). All auditions are by appointment only. For online registration, audition requirements for each ensemble, and additional information, visit
www.PYOS.org. For questions about registration, contact the office at
info@pyos.org or
215-545-0502.
Here is the schedule:
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) Conducted by Maestro Louis Scaglione — String, brass, wind, harp, and percussion players (ages 14–21) — Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 13, 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church Hall
Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra (PYAO) Conducted by Maestra Rosalind Erwin — String, brass, wind, harp, and percussion players (ages 10–18) — String Auditions - Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Wind, Brass, Percussion Auditions - Sunday, September 13, 1 to 5 p.m. Both are at St. Patrick's Church Hall
Bravo Brass Conducted by Curtis Institute of Music’s Paul Bryan — Brass and percussion players (ages 12–21) — Monday, September 15, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church Hall?
Philadelphia Region Youth String Music (PRYSM) Conducted by The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Gloria DePasquale — String musicians (ages 6–17) — Friday, September 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bryn Mawr College
Philadelphia Young Musicians Orchestra (PYMO) Conducted by Maestro Kenny Bean --– String,Wind, brass and percussion players (ages 10 to 17) -- Saturday, September 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 13, 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church Hall
PYO President and Music Director Louis Scaglione is impressed by the expanded interest in PYO ensembles and looks forward to launching the new PYMO this season. He said, “There has been a marked increase in auditions, which was obvious in June and by the number of the registrations for September, indicating the great interest that young people have in classical music. We take great pride in the fact that our students have the opportunity to become the musicians of the future and community leaders of tomorrow, as well as audience members and supporters of the arts. The confidence our students develop and their motivation to excel during their tenure with us is evident in their subsequent enrollment in the country’s finest colleges and conservatories.”
Since 1939, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra has offered superior instruction and performance opportunities to students selected through a competitive audition process. Young instrumentalists ages 6–21 are prepared to master an advanced large ensemble repertoire and are given the opportunity to perform in some of the most prestigious venues throughout the region.
About the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra organization is the tri-state area’s premier musical training and performance program for gifted young musicians, and one of the most highly regarded youth orchestral and college preparatory music education institutions in the country. Entering its 765th year, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra organization has been providing professional-caliber musical experiences to young instrumentalists under the guidance of a prestigious faculty. Led by President and Music Director Louis Scaglione, the organization is comprised of five programs designed to develop a variety of specialized musical skills: the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO), Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra (PYAO), Philadelphia Young Musicians Orchestra (PYMO), Bravo Brass, Philadelphia Region Youth String Music (PRYSM), and Tune Up Philly, an after-school outreach program. For more information, visit
www.pyos.org.
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