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How To Join

What are the requirements for membership in the OAYSA?

Every student must audition each year regardless of previous Youth Symphony participation. Auditions take place each spring in early May. Placement is competitive and based on your audition score and teacher recommendations. Students will be judged on tone, intonation, rhythm, technique, musical interpretation and scale proficiency. Each Youth Symphony member must participate in his/her school ensemble on the instrument he/she plays in the Youth Symphony. If a student cannot participate in their school ensemble they must provide a signed release from the band/orchestra director of their school stating the reason for the waiver. The final decision will be at the discretion of the youth symphony Board of Directors. If a school music program is not available where the student attends, the student must be enrolled in weekly private lessons with a well-qualified instructor.

 
   

How do I audition?

1. Complete an application form (click for audition form and information: Word Format )

2. Register early! Auditions are scheduled on a first-come, first serve basis.

3. Mail the $5.00 audition fee (non-refundable) and the completed application form to: Olathe Area Youth Symphony Association, PO Box 4438 Olathe, KS 66063

4. Upon receipt of the application, a written confirmation of the assigned audition date and time, and all audition material will be mailed to you.

5. All auditions are held the week of May 12th, 2008 at Olathe South High School, 1640 E. 151st, Olathe, KS.

6. Audition results will be mailed during the first week of June. If you are accepted into one of the ensembles, the participation fee and signed participation contract must be paid by August 1st to hold your place in the ensemble. This fee is fully refundable through the first rehearsal.

7. Rehearsals begin the first Monday following Labor Day.

     
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