The Rockville Regional Youth Orchestra (RRYO), which consists of approximately 50-60 students, will conduct auditions in September for all interested student musicians in grades four through nine. The RRYO is a unique opportunity for dedicated instrumental music students to further their abilities via participation 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. Please contact Julie Farrell at 240-314-8682 or jfarrell@rockvillemd.gov to schedule an audition. To audition, you must: - Demonstrate proficiency on your instrument by playing musical scales, solo selections, and sight reading.
- Pay an audition fee of $10.
- 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 $90 (Rockville residents) or $115 (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.
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 |
|
