Join CSYE Fall 2024
CSYE Register Here
CSYE season starts in October
Audition Dates
CSYO Dates
4/20/24, 4/27/24, 4/28/24
CSYP
4/21/24
All auditions will occur In-person at Park Road Baptist Church. After you register to audition you will receive an email confirmation which will contain a link to sign up for your date/time.
Deadline to Register is April 19th at 12:00 pm (noon)
If you have any questions about our Youth Orchestras please contact us at
CSYO@charlottesymphony.org
If you have any questions about our Youth Orchestras please contact us at
CSYO@charlottesymphony.org
2024-2025 CSYP IN-PERSON AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must perform the following for their audition:
- Two contrasting solos of your choice showing your abilities and range. Your solos should not be ensemble music. For example, do not use music from your school orchestra or band class as a solo. Please let us know if you need a recommendation for solo music.
- Sight Reading
- Scales: Please see your specific instrument for which scales and arpeggios you should be prepared to play from. You will not be asked to perform all the scales and arpeggios listed. They will be selected from that list randomly for the audition
WINDS and BRASS |
| If you play and have access to a piccolo, English horn, or bass clarinet and would like to be considered for these positions, please prepare a short selection of your choice (1 of your 2 solos) for your audition. Flutes and Clarinets Major scales of one or two octaves (two octaves preferred) from the following: C, Bb, F, Eb, G, D, A, and a chromatic scale. Oboes, Bassoons, and Brass Major scales of one octave from the following: C, Bb, F, Eb, G, D, A, and a chromatic scale. |
STRINGS and HARP |
| Violin Perform all scales from memory: C, G, D major 2 octaves; F major 1 octave; any melodic minor of the student's choice 1 octave. Slur scales 4 notes per bow. Viola Perform all scales from memory: C, G, D major 2 octaves; F major 1 octave; any melodic minor of the student's choice 1 octave. Slur scales 4 notes per bow. Cello Perform all scales from memory: C, G, D major 2 octaves; F major 1 octave; any melodic minor of the student's choice 1 octave. Slur scales 4 notes per bow. Bass Perform all scales from memory: C, D, F major 1 octave; G major 2 octaves; any melodic minor of the student's choice 1 octave. Slur scales 2 notes per bow. Harp All major scales and arpeggios. |
PERCUSSION |
| Percussion audition requirements are in alignment with CMS All District Band Requirements. Snare Rudimental Long Roll: (Open-Closed-Open) Orchestral (Buzz) Roll: (ppp-fff-ppp) Mallets Scales - 1 Octave Plus Arpeggio Major Scales: C, F, B-Flat, E-Flat Chromatic Scale: C - Two octaves Timpani Single Stroke Roll: (ppp-fff-ppp) Interval Tuning: 3rds, 4ths, 5ths -AND- Please prepare a solo of your choice for two out of the three instruments. Your solos should not be ensemble music. For example, do not use music from your school orchestra or band class as a solo. Please let us know if you need a recommendation for solo music. |
2024-2025 CSYO IN-PERSON AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must perform the following for their audition:
- Two contrasting solos of your choice showing your abilities and range. Your solos should not be ensemble music. For example, do not use music from your school orchestra or band class as a solo. Please let us know if you need a recommendation for solo music.
- Sight Reading
- Scales: Please see your specific instrument for which scales and arpeggios you should be prepared to play from. You will not be asked to perform all the scales and arpeggios listed. They will be selected from that list randomly for the audition.
WOODWINDS |
| If you play and have access to a piccolo, English horn, or bass clarinet and would like to be considered for these positions, please prepare a short selection of your choice (1 of your 2 solos) for your audition. All major scales and arpeggios, minimum of two octaves, plus instrument-specific scales as designated below Flute Three octave chromatic scale from low C Oboe Chromatic scale from low C to high E-flat (three ledger lines above staff) Clarinet Chromatic scale from low E to high G (four ledger lines above staff) Bassoon Three octave chromatic scale from low B-flat |
BRASS |
| All major scales and chromatic scale of applicant's choice |
STRINGS and HARP |
| Scales from memory as designated below
Violin
C, G, D, A, B-flat major 3 octaves; F major 2 octaves; any melodic minor of the student's choice 3 octaves. Slur scales 4 notes per bow. Viola C, G, D, F major 3 octaves; A, B-flat major 2 octaves; any melodic minor of the student's choice 3 octaves. Slur scales 4 notes per bow. Cello C, G, D, F major 3 octaves; A, B-flat major 2 octaves; any melodic minor of the student's choice 3 octaves. Slur scales 4 notes per bow. Bass C, D, B-flat major 1 octave; F, G, A major 2 octaves; any melodic minor of the student's choice 2 octaves. Slur scales 2 notes per bow. Harp All major scales and arpeggios |
PERCUSSION |
| Percussion audition requirements are in alignment with CMS All District Band Requirements. Snare Rudimental Long Roll: (Open-Closed-Open) Orchestral (Buzz) Roll: (ppp-fff-ppp) Flam: (Open-Closed-Open) Single Paradiddle: (Open-Closed-Open) Mallets Scales - 2 Octave Plus Arpeggio Major Scales: G, C, F, B-Flat, E-Flat, A-Flat, D-Flat Chromatic Scale: C - Two octaves Timpani Single Stroke Roll: (ppp-fff-ppp) Interval Tuning: 3rds, 4ths, 5ths |
Frequently Asked Questions CSYO/CSYP/CSYE
| How do I sign up for auditions? |
| Click on the Registration Link near the top of the page and fill out the form. |
| Are returning students guaranteed a spot in the 2024-2025 CSYO/CSYP program? |
| As the city of Charlotte continues to grow in population, more talented musicians arrive every day with their families. In order to provide equal opportunity & access to the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra program, previous members of CSYO/CSYP must re-audition in Spring 2024 to earn their seat in the orchestra again. |
| If a student is unsuccessful in auditioning into the CSYO, will they automatically be offered a spot in the CSYP or CSYE? |
| Yes, on the conditions of available space and whether it is pedagogically appropriate to the skill level of that student. |
| When will results be announced? |
| You will receive an email within a month of your audition. The email will let you know if you have been accepted, declined, or if you have been put on our wait list. |
| Who will be judging the auditions? |
| Our conductor staff will be judging the auditions. |
| What if I have a time conflict for part of the season? example: I am on the Horn Line for my Marching Band in the fall? or I play Softball in the Spring? |
| Please reach out to us. Just because there is a short window of time that you cannot attend rehearsals or a concert does not mean you cannot participate in our Youth Orchestras. We will work with you to find a solution if possible. |
| Do I have to Audition for Charlotte Symphony Youth Ensemble? |
| No, as part of our mission to make music more accessible to Charlotte this ensemble is open to everyone without audition. Auditions are required for entry into our intermediate(CSYP) and advanced (CSYO) groups. |
| How much experience should I have to join CSYE? |
| Musicians should have the fundamentals learned so that they can get the most out of group ensemble instruction. We recommend our String musicians to have progressed to at least Suzaki book 2 or higher. For our winds and brass we recommend they have completed at least one year of instruction on their instrument. |
| Are there Financial AId Scholarships available for all orchestras? |
| Yes. We offer Financial Aid for families needing assistance as part of our organizations goals of exceptional music enrichment and learning, through innovative programming that is accessible and valuable to all. If you want to play music with us we will work with you. |
| When do rehearsals begin for CSYE? Where are rehearsals held for CSYE? |
| Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays beginning in October and run throughout the school year. |
| How much will tuition be for this season? |
| CSYE tuition is $525 CSYP tuition is $625 CSYO tuition is $675 We do not offer talent based scholarships, however financial aid is available to those in need. |
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