Rehearsals: Fridays, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Christopher Memoli, conductor

This is the only full orchestra for both string and wind players. RYS provides orchestral training for advanced student musicians. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to rehearse and perform advanced orchestral repertoire and excellent sight-reading skills.

Audition Requirements:
Strings:
– Excerpts from 2 contrasting selections
– All 3 octave major scales

Winds and Brass:
– Excerpts from 2 contrasting selections
– Full range chromatic scale
– All major scales

Percussion (students must audition in at least two of the following areas):
– Mallets: 12 major scales in 2 octaves, solo that demonstrates ability, sight-reading
– Timpani: Tuning to given pitches, solo that demonstrates ability, sight-reading
– Snare: Long Roll (open-closed-open), Single Stroke Roll, solo that demonstrates ability, sight-reading

Past Performances:
Rimsky-Korskov: Capriccio Espagnol
Shostakovich: Festive Overture
Prokofiev: Romeo & Juliet, Suite No. 2
Marquez: Danzon No. 2