Advanced Ensemble
Advanced musicianship, chamber repertoire, and performance opportunities for highly committed student musicians.
The Chamber Orchestra offers advanced high school music students and university music majors the opportunity to broaden their experience with baroque and early classical works, as well as romantic and modern repertoire written for smaller ensembles.
The Chamber Orchestra performs with renowned soloists in premier venues and has also been featured in well-known European festivals.
Prepare the items below for your audition submission. Requirements vary by instrument family.
Choose one major and one minor scale from the applicable instrument list below.
Chromatic scales may be asked. Play one octave starting on any note.
All scales and arpeggios are to be played slurred, two octaves, ascending and descending at a tempo that best shows proficiency. Arpeggios should be played in the common chords for the same keys.
Additional requirements for tuned percussion, snare drum, and pedal harp.
Ready to begin? Complete the audition application and review tuition information before the season begins.
Use this page to prepare your solo, scales, arpeggios, and any instrument-specific requirements.
Complete the audition application and follow any instructions for in-person or video audition submission.
CYSO artistic staff will review auditions and determine ensemble placement for the season.
Begin your audition process and take the next step toward an advanced ensemble experience with CYSO.
