This page contains specific information on auditioning for SCYO 2025.

For more general information, including membership fees, policies and conduct, please visit “Join an Ensemble” page.

Who is the audition for?

All new musicians interested in joining SCYO in 2025 will need to audition.

All current musicians are also required to audition, even if they intend to stay in the same ensemble. This will allow conductors to have a good understanding of every musician’s individual level and inform repertoire choice in the coming year.

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Dates & Times

Application deadline: 11:59pm, Monday 28 October 2024

Video application submission deadline: 3pm, Friday 1 November 2024
(please scroll to the bottom of this page for instructions for submitting a video audition)

In-person audition dates:

  • Saturday, 2 November 2024:
    • Concert Band
    • Wind Ensemble
    • Wind Symphony
    • Youth Symphony
  • Sunday, 3 November 2024:
    • Amati
    • Sinfonia

Each audition goes for a maximum of 5 minutes. Musicians will be prompted to select a time slot during the registration process.

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Venue

Chancellor State College

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Audition Fee

$25 per musician – non-refundable once application is submitted

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Audition Requirements

STRING INSTRUMENTS:

  1. Perform a solo piece (own choice) under 2 minutes.

  1. Perform a solo/solo selection (own choice) under 2 minutes.
  2. Prepare the following excerpt:

  1. Perform a solo/solo selection (own choice) under 2 minutes;
  2. Prepare the following excerpt:

WOODWIND, BRASS, AND PERCUSSION ISNTRUMENTS:

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What will happen on the day?
  1. Please bring your instruments, sheet music, and printed excerpts as requested. Music stands are provided.
  2. Arrive 15 minutes before your selected time slot.
  3. You will be directed to a warm-up room where you can unpack and warm-up.
  4. A staff member will call you for your audition and bring you to the audition room.
  5. Complete your audition (will only take up to 5 minutes).
  6. Pack up and enjoy the rest of your day!

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Video audition

If you are unable to attend the audition weekend in person, you can complete a video audition by:

  1. Apply to audition as normal (the conductors will use your selected audition time to view your video).
  2. Prepare the same audition requirements as above.
  3. Record your audition at home.
  4. Use wetransfer to send your video recording to audition@scyo.org.au before 3pm, Friday 1 November 2024.

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When will I get my results?

Results of the audition will be published within 4 weeks after the audition.