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