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  • Auditions
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    • GPYO Chamber Music Camp
    • GPYO Audition Workshop
    • Weekly Summer Session
    • Summer Flute Bootcamp
  • Ensembles
    • Symphonic Orchestra
    • Concert Orchestra
    • Camerata Strings Ensemble
    • Flute Ensemble
    • Preparatory Strings Ensemble
  • Parents & Students
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Audition Requirements




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Preparatory Strings, Camerata, & Chamber Winds


Students are asked to play:


* One or two solo works of your choice, between 2 and 4 minutes in length that demonstrate your technical
ability as well as your musicality. 

Ideally, students should choose two contrasting pieces (excerpts are acceptable) as opposed to
one long continuous pieces with repeats. 

in addition, please tape yourself playing:

* Two Scales: 1, 2 or 3 octaves in the keys of your choice.*

-Violins & Violas should prepare 2 and/or 3 octaves-
-Cellos & Bass players should offer 1 and/or 2 octaves -




* For more advanced ensembles (Concert Orchestra & Symphonic Orchestra), you may be asked to play specific scales, arpeggios, or even learn provided selections.

​Please click below for specific requirements.
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Symphonic Orchestra


​(Advanced)

String Requirements
Wind & Horn Requirements
Auditions must be in-person.

Concert Orchestra

String Requirements
Wind & Horn requirements
Auditions submitted via video

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