Auditions

In order to join OJMR, musicians must pass an audition.

Auditions will be held on :


May 27, 2023: The String Ensemble and the Wind Ensemble

Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

June 3, 2023: Dolce Musica and the Symphony Orchestra

Time: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

June 10, 2023: The String Ensemble and the Wind Ensemble

Time: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

June 17, 2023: For all the ensembles of the MRYO

Time: 9am to 4:30pm

Please fill out the form below and pay the audition fee if you are interested in joining one of the four ensembles of the MRYO.

The audition fee is $30 per musician and is non-refundable

The administrative coordinator of the orchestra will contact you when we receive your registration.

If you have any questions, please contact us at ojmr.mryo@gmail.com.

Audition Requirements


String Ensemble:

  • 1 or 2-octave scale of musician’s choice
  • one short piece of musician’s choice
  • sight reading. The musician must be able to read music

Dolce Musica:

  • 2 or 3-octave scale of musician’s choice
  • a piece (maximum 5 minutes) of the musician’s choice, minimum level: Suzuki volume 4.
  • sight-reading

Symphony Orchestra:

  • 2 or 3-octave scale of musician’s choice (2 octaves for winds)
  • one piece of musician’s choice (maximum 5-minute)
  • sight-reading
  • two orchestral excerpts provided by the orchestra following registration for the audition

Wind Ensemble:

  • a scale of the musician’s choice of 1 or 2 octaves, linked and detached articulations
  • one piece of musician’s choice (maximum 5-minute)
  • sight-reading

Here are some of the elements that will be evaluated during your audition.

Scale:

  • your scale needs to be clean, precise, have secure intonation, and a good tone.
  • the notes should be even and fluid
  • be prepared to play your scale at different speeds and with different articulations

Piece:

  • accurate notes, rhythm, and tempo
  • good pulse
  • seure intonation
  • an appropriate style of performance for the music being played
  • good tone quality
  • wide range of dynamics
  • clear, understandable phrasing

Orchestra Tracks (Symphony Orchestra only) :

  • pulse
  • intonation
  • articulations
  • dynamics
  • tempo