Auditions and Participation info
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The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra invites instrumentalists entering through grade 12 to audition! We provide ensemble opportunities for a range of instruments and experience levels. Read about our five different ensembles below. Auditions are by video submission only. For instructions on how to register to audition and submit an audition video, please visit our Sign-Up to Audition Page. If you have any questions, please contact our Operations Manager at [email protected]. |
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Move-Up Auditions
For current GPYO students interested in advancing to the next ensemble, please follow the Move-up audition instructions here.
Notes on GPYO Membership
An orchestra is a community based on cooperation and commitment.
Consistent Attendance is Expected
Attendance at every rehearsal by all members is crucial to attain GPYO’s goals of excellence. Each musician in an orchestra relies on all of their colleagues for effective rehearsals. Absences are permitted only in the case of illness, mandatory school rehearsals and concerts, unavoidable emergencies, or circumstances pre-arranged with the Conductor and Executive Director. In case of absence, send a message to [email protected]
Participation in School Music Programs is Required
The GPYO is intended to enhance and supplement each musician's involvement in their school music program.
GPYO members are required to actively contribute to their school’s performing music program (band, orchestra and/or choir). Members who are home-schooled will be exempted from this requirement. Once accepted into the GPYO, each musician will be asked to submit the GPYO’s school ensemble participation form, signed by the conductor of the school ensemble for which the musician rehearses and performs.
A student may request permission to be excused from this requirement by contacting the GPYO Executive Director - [email protected].
Private Lessons are Highly Recommended
GPYO rehearsals are designed to develop the playing and listening skills necessary for performing confidently and sensitively in a group. Conductors and sectional coaches focus on this ensemble experience, and provide limited individual feedback.
We highly recommend that our musicians also study individually with instrumental music teachers who specialize in their instruments. The GPYO has relationships with a wide network of local private music teachers. If you are looking for a private teacher, please contact our Executive Director - [email protected] .