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Registration for BYSO’s 2020-21 Season closes today at 11:59 PM. The Registration Form can be found here. Audition video instructions are outlined under the Enrollment tab from the menu bar.

Registration for BYSO’s Fall 2020 Season will close this Monday, August 24 at 11:59 PM. When registering, make sure to have your audition video link, payment, and class preference ready. Learn all specifics under the Enrollment tab from the menu bar.

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Today’s featured artwork is a lovely digital illustration by violinist Cristina Kosilkina. Thank you Cristina for transporting us through these calm and sunny pastures. Have a safe and relaxing weekend.

Answers to frequently asked questions about auditions, registration, and fall season offerings can found on BYSO’s FAQ page.

Feel free to reach out to us on Facebook too. You can ask questions to BYSO staff directly on today’s Q&A Facebook post.

Based on feedback, BYSO has updated the sight reading instructions to leave the metronome on. This applies only to the sight reading. No metronome is allowed to be used otherwise during your audition.

Philharmonia and Youth Symphony clarinet audition requirements have been updated. Please check the audition levels for the etudes and the recommended tempi before submitting your audition.

It’s Friday! Today’s featured artwork is by BYSO violinist Rodrigo Reyes, titled Skyscraper. Thank you Rodrigo for your submission!

 

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If you would like BYSO to feature your artwork, submit your piece by 10:00 am on Mondays to communications@byso.org. Provide your name, instrument, and title of piece if applicable.

Registration for BYSO’s 2020-21 Season is now open until August 24. When registering, make sure to have your audition video link and payment ready. The Audition Registration Form can be found at the bottom of the Audition Instructions page. 

All information regarding auditions and registration is outlined in the Enrollment section of our website. Should you still have questions after reading through every page, contact auditions@byso.org.

Audition registration for BYSO’s 2020-21 Season is now open until August 24. All new and returning students are expected to audition. Members of Youth Symphony and Percussion Ensemble in 2019-20 do not require an audition and will be contacted regarding participation.

Registration will look different this year, as the entire process is online. When registering, you must have your video audition link and payment ready. There is a $36 non-refundable audition fee.

Learn all the details in the Enrollment section of our website. There, you will also find the Registration Form.

BYSO is excited to be offering an online program for fall 2020. While the music making will be very different from our usual orchestras, we are confident that significant skill development will happen in a positive and supportive atmosphere. There will be no public concerts, although we plan a recording as the culminating experience of each ensemble.

Online offerings for fall 2020 will be:

• Small String Groups, all levels (8-9 students each). Join a small group of your peers as you explore string orchestra and chamber music repertoire
• Woodwind Ensembles (Premiere/Sinfonia and Philharmonia/Youth levels). Explore some of the outstanding music written for concert wind ensembles.
• Flute Ensembles   Some of the most exciting contemporary classical music is being written for flute ensembles.
• Percussion Ensemble  Hone your skills as you explore contemporary percussion music.
• Online Orchestra with Mr. Blough  Improve your musical skills while you learn to record like the professionals. This online class will work toward a completely virtual performance. Strings and winds.

Small groups will be arranged at each orchestra level (Cadet – Youth) based upon enrollment. The length of each online session will vary by orchestra level, from 45 to 75 minutes per week. Online sessions will be held on Mondays.

Learn more at our Join BYSO page.