2022-2023 Audition Schedule
Audition Information
The Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra is open to all area students, ages 13-18, by audition and presents two concerts annually. To audition for the 2022-23 season, please submit a video audition link performing a solo of your choice to this Google Form.
Audition videos are due by the end of day on August 29, 2022. Make sure the video shows you in the frame and that the audio does not sound distorted before submitting.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Butler at mbutler03@ysu.edu.
2022-2023 Tentative Rehearsal Schedule
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| August 29 | Audition videos due |
| September 12 | Rehearsal |
| September 19 | Rehearsal |
| September 26 | Rehearsal |
| October 3 | Rehearsal |
| October 10 | Rehearsal |
| October 17 | Rehearsal |
| October 24 | Rehearsal |
| October 31 | Rehearsal |
| November 7 | Rehearsal |
| November 14 | Rehearsal |
| November 21 | Rehearsal |
| November 28 | Rehearsal |
| December 4 |
Concert – 4:00 pm at Stambaugh Auditorium |
| January 9 | Rehearsal |
| January 16 | No Rehearsal - Martin Luther King Holiday |
| January 23 | Rehearsal |
| January 30 | Rehearsal |
| February 6 | Rehearsal |
| February 13 | Rehearsal |
| February 20 | No Rehearsal - President's Day |
| February 27 | Rehearsal |
| March 6 | Rehearsal |
| March 13 | Rehearsal |
| March 20 | Rehearsal |
| March 27 | Rehearsal |
| April 3 | Rehearsal |
| April 10 | Rehearsal |
| April 17 |
Likely no rehearsal due to spring breaks for most area schools |
| April 24 | Rehearsal |
| April 30 | Concert – 4:00 pm at Stambaugh Auditorium Dress Rehearsal – 12:00-3:00 pm |
The Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra is open to all area students, ages 13-18, by audition and presents two concerts annually. Dr. Michael S. Butler, Youth Orchestra Music Director and Richard Smrek, Assistant Director, are retained by the Youngstown State University to provide artistic leadership.