FRONT RANGE YOUTH SYMPHONY AUDITIONS

2012-2013 SEASON

Auditions will be held at the

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO

For information and audition appointment,

contact Keith Ewer at 720-898-7238 or keith-e@arvadacenter.org

Auditions will be held on May 1, 2 and 5, 2012.

Auditions are by appointment only.

*FRONT RANGE YOUTH SYMPHONY, conducted by Stephanie Texera, brings together talented musicians through the age of 21 for unique training in orchestral repertoire and the opportunity to perform in three major concerts each season at the Arvada Center. Students must audition to participate in the program. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings at the Arvada Center from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, September through April. The season begins with a required three day summer music camp at the Arvada Center, which includes an overnight retreat in Breckenridge with the Breckenridge Music Institute. Tuition cost is $425 for the season. The Summer Camp is $110.

*FRONT RANGE YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, conducted by Danielle Johnson, was formed to create a high-level string ensemble to perform advanced chamber literature. It is designed for exceptional string musicians up to the age of 21. Students must audition to participate in the program. The Chamber Orchestra concentrates on refining students’ orchestral playing techniques by focusing on ensemble skills, sight-reading, advanced playing positions, and advanced bowing techniques. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at the Arvada Center from 7:30 to 9:00 PM., September through April. The season begins with a required three day summer workshop at the Arvada Center. Tuition cost is $325 for the season. The Summer Camp is $80.

*CONCERT STRINGS ORCHESTRA, conducted by Danielle Johnson, is an advanced program for students who have played at least two years and can read music. Students must audition to participate in the program. This group emphasizes music reading skills, proper playing positions, and the development of orchestral playing techniques. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at the Arvada Center from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, September through April. The season begins with a required three day summer workshop at the Arvada Center. Tuition cost is $325 for the season. The Summer Camp is $80.

Call Keith Ewer at 720-898-7238 to schedule an appointment or for further information.

There is a $15.00 audition fee payable to the Arvada Center.

Students who are members of any FRYS group

are also members of their school’s instrumental music program.

It is our belief that public school music programs offer students, among other things, valuable ensemble training and necessary repetition. The Front Range Youth Symphony Orchestras seek to enhance, not replace, school music programs.