The Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony will be holding auditions for its 2009-2010 concert season for any interested students entering grades 7-12 next fall. \; All current CVYS musicians are required to re-audition. \; Auditions will be on Saturday\, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held at UW-Eau Claire in Haas Fine Arts Center. \;To register for auditions\, please visit the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony website at www.cvyouthsymphony.org and click on Forms on the left side of the screen and fill out the registration form. \; All interested students will receive a confirmation email with their audition time a few weeks prior to the audition date.
Students are asked to prepare an unaccompanied solo no longer than three minutes and one scale of the student&rsquo\;s choice in up to three octaves. \; \;The solo should demonstrate the musician&rsquo\;s musical and technical abilities and should be selected from something the student is currently working on. \; The Music Director will be selecting musicians to create a full and balanced orchestra based on ability and need.
The Youth Symphony is a full string and wind orchestra comprised of young musicians in 7th-12th grade that demonstrate an ability to perform at an advanced level. \;Students will enjoy the enrichment and challenge of performing with other serious and dedicated musicians. \; All students are required to participate in their school band or orchestra program when these programs are offered.
The orchestra meets on Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. in the instrumental music room at Haas Fine Arts Center\, UW-Eau Claire. \; The cost for participation is $85 per semester. \; Financial assistance is available for those that request it.
For more information about the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony\, please visit our website at www.cvyouthsymphony.org or email info@cvyouthsymphony.org or call 715-955-4085.