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 and the required excerpt below for your instrument.
Audition videos are due by the end of day on September 5, 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.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
All musicians must submit the excerpts for their instrument from:
• Symphony No. 2 and a solo of your choice (it only needs to be about 1 or 2 minutes)
*Violin—you have an additional excerpt from Symphony No. 4 by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky in the PDF link below.
*Percussion—submit a short excerpt playing snare drum and something on a mallet instrument in addition to the timpani excerpt below.
*Clarinet—the original clarinet part for the Borodin is included below for reference. However, please play the transposed part so you’re performing the correct notes.
Music Excerpts: Please play the sections that are bracketed in blue(Click on your instrument to access the PDF file).
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet (Clarinet in A Part)
- Clarinet (Transposed excerpts)
- Bassoon
- Horn
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Tuba
- Timpani
- Violin
- Violin 2
- Viola
- Cello
- String
Video Instructions:
Audition videos are due by the end of the day on September 5, 2022. Make sure the video shows you in the frame and that the audio does not sound distorted before submitting. Use the Google Form below to submit your information and video link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQSFUBIKy9QAlgEhaEdVm0DE1A-WzluF139NJb_n1l8grAew/viewform?usp=send_form
2022-2023 Tentative Rehearsal Schedule
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| September 5 | Audition videos due |
| September 12 | Rehearsal |
| September 14 | Senior Concerto Competition (5:00-7:00 pm) |
| 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.