San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra to hold auditions

The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra (SBSO) has announced upcoming auditions for its youth orchestra programs for students ranging from ages 11 to 18 for both the flagship Youth Orchestra and the newer Overture Orchestra for middle school students.

Auditions will be held on August 19, 26, 31, and September 2 from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. and signups are required at least 24 hours in advance through the Symphony’s website at https://www.sanbernardinosymphony.org/symphony-youth-orchestra.

Auditions will be held for: flute/piccolo, clarinet/bass clarinet, oboe/English horn, bassoon/contrabassoon, alto/tenor/baritone saxophone, French horn, trumpet, tenor/bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, harp, keyboard, violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

All auditioners should prepare:

1. A two-to-three-octave scale (according to instrument range) and arpeggio in the key of the student’s choosing.

2. One solo piece or excerpt that best represents their current playing level. (Music from the student’s school ensemble may be used if necessary.)

3. Sight-reading (to be provided during the live audition).

Following auditions, accepted students will attend a mandatory orientation on Sunday, September 13, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Weekly rehearsals for both orchestras will take place on Sundays, with the first rehearsal occurring Sunday, September 20. The Youth Orchestra rehearses from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the Overture Orchestra rehearses from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. For a complete schedule of rehearsals for the year, please visit https://www.sanbernardinosymphony.org/symphony-youth-orchestra

For more information, please contact SBSYO@sanbernardinosymphony.org.