2024-2025 auditions 

3 Full SYMPHONY Orchestras

Young Artist oRchestrA. Advanced 

SyMPHony orchestra. intermediate - advanced (minimum age of 8th grade - 12)

philharmonic orchestra (Maximum age of 10th grade)

We will be accepting student on a rolling basis limited to vacant positions available for each orchestra. If you are interested in auditioning, please fill out the application forms below and we will make arrangmenet To when you can submit your videos.

VACANT POSITIONS:
Young Artist Orchestra - F. Horn, Trumpet, Flute and Strings
Symphony - F. Horn and Strings
Philhamronic - F. Horn, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trombone.
      


APPLICATION PROCESS 

1. Fill out application form.  2. Submit audition fee of $35.
3. GNTYO will send you notification and information together with the excerpt packets.
​4. Submit your video audition by the deadline. (VIDEO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS) 
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE AUDITION FEE.
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YOUNG ARTIST ORCHESTRA
(Advanced) 

(Maximum grade 12th grade. Although there is no age minimum this ensemble is 100% skilled based. If student has the ability to perform at a high level performing major concertos, and major orchestral works, this will be a good fit)
The Young Artist Orchestra is suitable for High School Students who have been semected to the All State and Top Tier region orchestras

visit the ensemble page to learn more about the Young Artist Orchestras.
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Available spots. Flute, F. Horn, Trumpet, Bass Trombone, Harp, Percussion and Strings
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Rehearsals: 3:30 - 6:30 Sunday afternoons.

Young Artist Orchestra Application Form 


AUDITION REQUIREMENTS 
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STRINGS
  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 2 three octave scales
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice
  3. Excerpts. 
  • GNTYO prescribed excerpt packet. 

WOOD WINDS
  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 2 major scales that demonstrates your full range. 
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice. 
  3. Excerpts. 
  • GNTYO prescribed excerpt packet. 
BRASS 
  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 2 Major scales
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice
  3. Excerpts.
  • GNTYO prescribed excerpt packet. 

HARP  
  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 2 Major scales
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice
  3. Excerpts.
  • GNTYO prescribed excerpt packet. 

PERCUSSION 

  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 2 Three octave scales (mallet instrument)
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice (Mallet Instrument)
  3. Excerpts. 
  • GNTYO prescribed excerpt packet. 
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​SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
​(Intermediate - Advanced)
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visit the ensemble page to learn more about the Symphony Orchestras.
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(Although our selection process is skill based, we typically select student from this age range: Minimum age 8th Grade - 12th Grade) 
Available spots: F. Horn, Harp and String. 
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Rehearsals: 4:00 - 6:30 PM. Sunday afternoons. 

Symphony Orchestra Application Form 


AUDITION REQUIREMENTS (EXCERPT PACKET WILL BE SENT AFTER APPLICATION AND AUDITION FEE IS SUBMITTED)

STRINGS
  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 1 three octave scales
    2. 1 two octave
    3. 1 two octave chromatic scales.
  2. Solo piece of your choice
  3. Excerpts:
  • GNTYO prescribed except packet. 

WOOD WINDS
  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 2 major or minor scales that demonstrates your full range. 
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice
  3. Excerpts: 
  • GNTYO prescribed except packet. 

BRASS 
  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 2 major or minor scales that demonstrates your full range.
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice
  3. Excerpts: 
  • GNTYO prescribed except packet. 

HARP  
  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 2 Major scales
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice
  3. Excerpts: 
  • GNTYO prescribed except packet. 

PERCUSSION 

  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 2 Major scales
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice (Mallet Instrument)
  3. Excerpts: 
  • GNTYO prescribed except packet. 


​PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
(Middle - lower classmen High School )
 
visit the ensemble page to learn more about the Philharmonic Orchestras.

(Although our selection process is skill based, we typically select student from this age range: Maximum age - 10th grade)
Accepting these instruments: Clarinets, Bassoons, F, Horns, Trombones, and all String Instruments. (We are not accepting anymore cello applications. The Cello section is full) 

Rehearsals: 1:45 - 3:45 Sunday afternoons. 

Philharmonic Orchestra Application Form

​AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
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STRINGS
  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 1 three octave scales
    2. 2 two octave Scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice.

WOOD WINDS
  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 2 major scales
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice.

BRASS 
  1. Scales: Three scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 2 Major scales
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice

HARP  
  1. Scales: Two scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 1 Major scales
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice

PERCUSSION 
  1. Scales: Two scales of your choice that demonstrates your strengths.
    1. 1 Major scales
    2. 1 two octave chromatic scales
  2. Solo piece of your choice (Mallet Instrument)
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​CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM
Visit the chamber music page to learn more about the chamber music program. 
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The chamber music is a program for students learning to discover the true meaning of comradery, responsibility and accountability and music making in a more intimate and personal way. With the guidance of world class instructors, this program  is a combination of students organizing their own rehearsals and having coaching sessions with their assigned coach leading up to their recital at the end of the semester. 
Recitals will take place in assisted living homes and some public venues in McKinney and Frisco. 

The chamber music program is only available for Young Artist and Symphony Orchestras only. 
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