Please note that UVYSO musicians are encouraged and expected to participate in ensembles within the music programs at their schools.
UVYSO musicians commit to UVYSO weekly rehearsals and concerts for the entire season.
We encourage students to hone their skills under the tutelage of private teachers.
Members are generally accepted to the organization as a result of summer auditions, but mid-season auditions (or Zoom auditions outside of the dates listed below) are also possible. Contact blanka.bednarz@uvyso.org to set up in person or a zoom audition outside of the dates listed below.
Application form:
https://forms.gle/2qwz2MWbv95JQoqm7
Audition Dates and times:
Summer 2024:
June 22, Saturday, 10 am-12:30 a.m. Aspen Center 3410 N. Canyon Rd, Provo
August 15, Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Summerhays Music Center.1006 S. State St., Orem
August 17, Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Summerhays Music Center.1006 S. State St., Orem
Length of individual auditions: ca. 5-7 minutes long
What time, specifically, is my audition, can I warm up, do I need a pianist?
Auditions are on a “first-come, first-served” basis, unless specific time slots are reserved (contact blanka.bednarz@uvyso.org to reserve). Reservation of a specific time ensures your audition will go quickly–you will not need to wait around. Please arrive 10-15 before your designated audition time.
A space will be available for students to warm up prior to their audition. Students may play with or without accompaniment. Memorization is not required nor expected.
What do I bring to my audition?
Everyone: your instrument or instruments (if you audition on more than one), your music, audition fee of $20 and either printed registration form you will have already received from Dr. Bednarz or one you fill out shortly before your audition.
Percussionists–bring sticks/mallets and a pad or a snare to Summerhays. If you audition at 3410 Canyon Rd, we can provide you with either timpani or a snare or bass drum as well as sticks/mallets.
Purpose of the Auditions:
The chief goal of auditions is for you to show your best current level of playing and for the conductors to be able to advise on the best possible experience for you (this may involve which part you play).
Another important purpose is for the directors to be able to determine what repertoire to choose to be able to use original instrumentation and involve all musicians. We tend to study and perform advanced repertoire.
If you are a multi-instrumentalist and want to be involved on multiple instruments, please let that be known on your form. We have had students play trombone parts in pieces that include trombones and percussion in others, as they play percussion too.
What to prepare:
A minor and major scale of your choice (at least 2 octaves, 3 recommended, if that’s what you already do. Strings–slurs in groups 2, 3, 4 or 6 notes are fine. Reasonably flowing tempo). More advanced woodwinds and brass–prepare a chromatic scale too.
A short piece or a fragment of a piece (or fragments of two short pieces) that best represents your current level of playing. This could be a piece you recently performed (whether you studied it privately with a teacher or in your school ensemble) or a piece which you are currently studying, such as solo Bach, a movement of a concerto or a concert piece. Something fast, something slow. Fragments of contrasting characters are desirable.
Audition Fee and application/registration form:
The audition fee is $20 dollars due at the audition (payable in cash or by check to UVYSO)
You will be able to fill out an application/registration form at the audition or bring it with you as you will have received it from Dr. Bednarz in you contact her at blanka.bednarz@uvyso.org before the audition.
Returning Members:
No audition is required for returning members.