Audition Application
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Audition Requirements
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Grade (2025/2026):_________________ Age:___________ Instrument______________________ Yrs of Study:_______ School Music Teacher’s Name:___________________________________ Phone:___________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________ Private Lesson Teacher’s Name:___________________________________ Phone:___________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________ Returning member? Yes_____ No_____ If yes, what orchestra?______________________________ How did you hear about GNOYO? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ I’m auditioning for: (circle all that apply) Sinfonia Philharmonia North Shore Sinfonia North Shore Philharmonia Symphony NOBC NOGC Please return this application with the non-refundable audition fee, payable to “GNOYO” and Mail to: 7100 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 207, New Orleans, LA 70118
Online Application
APPLICATIONS DUE May auditions: May 10, 2025 July auditions: July 15, 2025 December auditions: December 30, 2025 Visit gnoyo.org for info
Dr. Jean Montès, Music Director
Season 2025 - 2026
Scale Requirements STRINGS Violin: G, Bb -2-octave scales for the string orchestras; any two 3-octave scales for the full orchestras (1 major/1 minor preferred) Viola, Cello: C, D -2-octave scales for the string orchestras; two 3-octave scales for the full orchestras (1 major/1 minor preferred) Bass: E, G -1-octave scale for the string orchestras; two 2-octave scales for the full orchestras (1 major/1 minor preferred) FULL ORCHESTRAS ONLY Woodwinds, Brass: Chromatic scale over the full range of the instrument, plus the C and E scales (not concert pitch), as many octaves as possible Piano, Mallets: Chromatic, Bb and E scales, all 3 octaves. Harp: No scales Percussionists: will audition on both mallets and snare (with rudiments.) NOBC/NOGC: prepare a short song.
Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras 7100 St. Charles Ave., Suite 207 New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone 504.861.1801 • Fax 504.861.1806
www.gnoyo.org This program is sponsored by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council. The grant is administered through the Arts Council of New Orleans.
504.861.1801 gnoyo@gnoyo.org
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Each audition will last approximately five minutes and include: • Scales (as listed below) • Sight reading • A section of a prepared piece (1-2 minutes in length) of the student’s choice which best represents their playing level.