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Musicians, ages 8-24:
Vocalists
Strings
Woodwinds
Brass
Concert Percussion

AUDITIONS

At the beginning of the Fall 2010 season, auditions will be held for all new Beginner Chorus and Chorus students and both new and returning Symphony students. The next season’s auditions will be held at Oak Hill High School** on Monday, September 13, 2010, according to the following schedule:

        5:00 p.m.   Auditions for new Chorus students

                  and Auditions for returning Symphony students who are also in Chorus

        5:45-7:00   Rehearsal for Beginner Chorus and Chorus

                  and Auditions for returning Symphony students who are not in Chorus

        6:00 p.m.   Auditions for new Symphony students

        7:00-8:30   Rehearsal for Symphony

Auditions will continue the next two Mondays at the same times. Rehearsals will take place at Oak Hill High School** every Monday evening from September 13 to December 6, 2010. The two concerts will be in the afternoon at Beckley Presbyterian Church, time TBA, on Saturday, December 4, and at Historic Fayette Theatre in Fayetteville at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday evening, December 11.

        5:45-7:00   Regular Rehearsal - Beginner Chorus and Chorus

        7:00-8:30   Regular Rehearsal - Symphony

*Directions to Oak Hill High School:

From the South (Beckley) on Route 19, take the Oyler Exit, turn left, cross over the highway and stay to the right until you get to Oak Hill High School.

From the North (Summersville) on Route 19, take the Oyler Exit, turn right, and stay to the right until you get to Oak Hill High School.

AUDITION music

    Flute

    Oboe

    Bassoon

    Clarinet

    Alto Saxophone

    Tenor Saxophone

    Trumpet

    Horn

    Trombone

    Baritone

    Tuba

    Percussion - part 1

    Percussion - part 2

    Violin I

    Violin II

    Viola

    Cello

    Double Bass

     

Symphony auditions will consist of:

  1. Scales or rudiments listed on your audition sheet

  2. Music excerpts printed on your audition sheet (practice these!)

  3. Sightreading

 

ENSEMBLES

The New River Youth Symphony is for intermediate and advanced young musicians, ages 8 to 24. Chamber groups include the Woodwind Quintet, the Brass Quintet, and the String Quartet.

The New River Youth Chorus is for intermediate and advanced vocalists, ages 8-24, as well as a Beginner Chorus, ages 5-7.

Rehearsals

The New River Youth Symphony and Chorus meets for weekly rehearsals during the three seasons, fall, spring, and summer, with a break during the winter months when harsh weather often makes for hazardous travel on the roads. During the school year, rehearsals are held on Monday nights at Oak Hill High School. In the summer, rehearsals are at a local church.

Students are encouraged to join NRYSC for the entire year, so that their musicianship can grow and students can better contribute to the ensembles. Season breaks are entry points for new members to join. Concerts are the culmination of each season.

Tuition

Each season, the tuition is due three weeks after the season begins.

Symphony
  • $30 (1st child)
  • $20 (2nd child)
  • $20 (3rd child)
  • Free for 4th child in the family
Chorus
  • $20 (1st child)
  • $15 (2nd child
  • $15 (3rd child)
  • Free for 4th child in the family

Beginner Chorus

  • $10 (each child)

* In the spring and summer seasons, all new Symphony & Chorus students will need to pay $20 for a NRYSC uniform polo shirt to wear for concert performances.

Scholarships

Limited money is available for tuition scholarships for needy students. If a student would like to apply for a tuition scholarship, he/she may contact Agnes Casto, 574-3567.

student handbook

Download the student handbook here.


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