Audition Information

The MYSO auditions are by appointment only, and are conducted by the conductor and sectional coaches.

Application procedure:
Complete the enclosed application form and mail with a $25.00 non-refundable application fee to MYSO at the above address.

Place:  CCBC Catonsville campus, 800 South Rolling Rd, Catonsville.
            Fine and Performing Arts Building Q, Room 121
            Practice rooms are available for warm-up.

Audition Requirements:

Auditions will last approximately 10 minutes, and will consist of a prepared piece, scales and sight-reading.  Knowledge of transposition is recommended for clarinet, horn, trumpet and trombone players. Percussionists should be prepared to audition on timpani, snare drum and mallets.

The prepared piece of your choice, will be performed without accompaniment, and should demonstrate your present level of technique and musicianship.  Your selection does not have to be memorized, but you may perform from memory if you wish.

Scales: 2-3 octave scales are preferred in major and minor keys. Knowledge of key
signatures is expected.

Notification:  You will be notified of audition results as soon as possible.  Accepted members are required to submit membership application with annual dues.

Private lessons: All MYSO members are expected to take private lessons on their instruments.