The Rockville Regional Youth Orchestra (RRYO), which consists of approximately 50-60 students, will conduct auditions for the spring semester on February 2nd, 2010 for all interested student musicians in grades four through nine. Registration forms will be available at the auditions. The RRYO is a unique opportunity for dedicated instrumental music students to further their abilities by participating in a beginning youth orchestra program. Plus, it's fun! RRYO is comprised of violins, violas, cellos, string basses, flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons, trumpets, trombones, French horns, low brass and percussion. RRYO will be holding auditions for student musicians on February 2 and February 9, 2010. Please e-mail jfarrell@rockvillemd.gov to set up an audition time.To audition, you must: - Demonstrate proficiency on your instrument by playing musical scales, a solo selection (music of your choice), and sight reading.
- Pay an audition fee of $15.
- Call 240-314-8682 or email jfarrell@rockvillemd.gov to establish a specific audition date and time to fit your schedule.
Membership requirements include: - Paying a fee of $125 (Rockville residents) or $160 (non-residents).
- Attending a weekly Tuesday rehearsal from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Social Hall of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville Civic Center Park.
- Participating in concerts at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre in January and June.
Student musicians will receive a music folder bearing their name and an official RRYO t-shirt! RRYO Audition Expectations/Information: | Solo | Grade 1 or 2 | | Sight Reading | Sight read orchestral literature Grade 1 or 2 | | Scales | | | Violin | 2 octaves of G, Bb, D, A | | Viola | 2 octaves of C, Eb, D | | 'Cello | 2 octaves of C, Eb, F; 1 octave of Bb, G | | Bass | 1 octave of C, D, G | | Flute | 2 octaves of C, D, F, G; 1 octave of chromatic | | Oboe | 1 octave of C, D, F, G | | Clarinet | 2 octaves of C, G, D, Bb; one octave of chromatic | | Bassoon | 1 octave of C, F, D, G; one octave of chromatic | | French Horn | 1 octave of C, G, D, A | | Trumpet | 2 octaves of G, one octave of Bb, C, D, A, E | | Trombone | 2 octaves of F, Bb; one octave of C, G | | Tuba | 2 octaves of F; one octave of C, D, G | | Percussion | Demonstrate familiarity with fundamentals and simple reading |
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