2018-2019 AUDITIONS
 
Saturday, June 2, 2018
 
Orchard Park High School
4040 Baker Road
Orchard Park, NY
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$25 Audition  Fee 
Application Deadline: May 1, 2018

The mission of the Southtowns Youth Orchestra, now entering its 32nd season, is to provide an orchestral experience for talented young musicians (middle and high school age) who live in the Southtowns area of Western New York.  Eighty musicians are selected each year by an audition held in the spring.  Students auditioning must be able to perform music equivalent to NYSSMA level 4, 5, or 6.  The orchestra rehearses every Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00 PM in Orchard Park under the baton of Mr. William Staebell, and presents two or three concerts during the season (September-April).  The Southtowns Youth Orchestra strongly encourages all musicians to participate in their school music organizations, for without this initial preparation and support, we could not attain our high standards.
 
Auditions
Auditioning students will perform a solo, orchestral excerpt and sight reading.  Approximately two weeks before the audition date, the audition time and room number will be emailed to you, and orchestral excerpts will be posted on our website at that time to print.  We will try our best to accommodate your preferred audition time request though not all requests can be guaranteed. 
 
Application
To begin your application, fill out the online form by clicking on the link above.  A confirmation email will be sent to you once you complete the online application.  Finally, print the confirmation email and mail it along with a $25 audition fee by May 1st to:
 
Southtowns Youth Orchestra
c/o Heather Pennington
11250 Pratham Road
East Concord, NY 14055
 
Make checks payable to: Southtowns Youth Orchestra
 
Your application is not complete until your audition fee is received. 
 
Thank you!
 
If you have any questions or would like additional information, contact Patricia Miraglia, Manager, at 716-868-7870 or styo@me.com.