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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 2009-10 season are finished.
Late auditions can be scheduled by appointment. 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
(* wind players who do not have a solo piece prepared can choose from our online solo selection)
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, November 24, 2009
Winter Concert, Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Spring Concert, Tuesday, May 25, 2010
The EYSO Youth Symphony will perform a special gala 45th anniversary celebration concert at Benaroya Hall in Seattle on Sunday, May 16th, 2010.
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:
| Prelude Strings |
$284 on Sept 14th
or payments of $111 per quarter
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| Intermezzo Strings |
$320 on Sept 14th
or payments of $125 per quarter
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| Everett Junior Symphony |
$405 on Sept 14th
or payments of $150 per quarter
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| Everett Youth Symphony |
$484 on Sept 14th
or payments of $177 per quarter | * Quarterly payments are due Sept 14, 2009, Nov 30, 2009, and March 15, 2010.
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, Tuesday & Wednesday, November 10th & 11th. Prelude and Intermezzo musicians have a day retreat on Veterans Day, Wednesday, 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.
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