AUDITION INFORMATION

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Everett Youth Symphony orchestras. 

The Everett Youth Symphony orchestras consist of four skill-graded orchestras that provide a wide range of symphonic literature that challenges every musician from the novice, attempting their first ensemble experience, to the skilled musician looking for a concerto opportunity. Placement in a group is dependent on the musician's audition and the evaluation of the musician's capabilities by the conductors. Auditions can be scheduled by appointment any time throughout the year.

Main auditions for the 2010-11 season will be held on the following dates. Schedule your audition by filling out the online audition form.

• Thursday Sept 2, 6-9 - strings, woodwinds
• Friday Sept 3, 6-9 - strings, brass, percussion
• Saturday Sept 4, 9-9 - all instruments

If you have any questions, please contact EYSO audition coordinator Barbara Phillips (360)-579-4096, auditions@everettyouthsymphony.org) for more information.

Audition Requirements

All musicians must be prepared to:

• Play a 2 or 3 octave scale of the musician's choice
  (Percussionists - 13 rudiments)
• Play a 2 to 3 minute solo piece (without accompanist)*
• Sight read a selection chosen by the audition committee

To apply:

Click on the words "Registration Form" below and fill in the requested information.

Once the application is processed you will receive a letter confirming the date and time of your audition.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE REGISTRATION FORM

Notice: There have been reports of audition form submission failures. If you have any difficulty submitting your request for an audition, or if you have any concerns about setting up your audition, please contact us at the email address or phone number that follows.

You can also contact our audition coordinator directly:
Barbara Phillips
auditions@everettyouthsymphony.org
360-579-4096

The audition fee is $25 payable at the audition.

Additional Information

Rehearsals

Rehearsals begin on Monday September 14th and continue through Monday, May 17th, 2010, observing Monday holidays and school closures as scheduled by the Mukilteo School District. Rehearsals are held at Kamiak High School Performing Arts Center, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo 98275. Rehearsals for all orchestras begin at 6:00 pm.

Regular Season Concerts - with live webcasting
EYSO performs three public concerts each season.
Fall Concert, Tuesday, TBD
Winter Concert, Tuesday, TBD
Spring Concert, Tuesday, TBD

Tuition

Tuition is the primary source of operating funds for the Everett Youth Symphony Association. The funds are used to pay the conductors, librarian, coaches, buy music, pay for rehearsal space, and rent the concert hall. Full tuition is paid at the orientation meeting in September. Late fees will be charged after the second rehearsal. Tuition is:

Musicians who join an orchestra after the start of a quarter owe the full tuition for that quarter. If a musician joins one of the orchestras after the first quarter, tuition will be charged at the quarterly rate. When paying by quarter, each payment is due by the second rehearsal of the quarter or two rehearsals after the musician joins. Late payments are subject to additional charges of $10 per week beyond the second week.

Retreat

All Youth and Junior orchestra members are required to attend an overnight retreat at the Warm Beach Conference Center on Veterans Day, Wednesday & Thursday, November 10th & 11th. Prelude and Intermezzo musicians have a day retreat on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11th, in the Everett area, followed by a pizza lunch and rollerskating party.

Conductors

Click for our Conductors.

Refund Policy

EYSO does not grant tuition refunds. Please contact the board to review your particular situation if you feel a refund is necessary.