Philadelphia Youth Orchestra - Bravo Brass Auditions

THIS PAGE IS FOR BRAVO BRASS AUDITIONS ONLY

Bravo Brass auditions are open to student brass and percussion players ranging in age from 12 through 21 years.
Students are placed by the artistic staff in one of two ensembles according to musical ability, maturity and experience.

The applicant and/or parent/guardian agree that all decisions concerning placement and participation in the Bravo Brass program are at the sole discretion of the artistic staff, and that their decisions are final.

Annual tuition for the 2007-2008 season is $940.00. A non-refundable $175.00 deposit is due at the time an accepted student registers for the Bravo Brass program. Tuition balance is due by the first rehearsal of the concert season.

Tuition remission is available for those accepted students who demonstrate financial need. Applications are available upon request. Please contact the PYO office at info@pyos.org or 215.545.0502 for more information.

2007-2008 Season Audition Dates

Monday, September 10, 2007 — 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Faculty Adjudicators
Paul Bryan
Brian Brown
Barry McCommon
Karen Mendocha
Eric Schweingruber
Robert Skoniczin

Location
Saint Patrick Hall
240 S. 20th Street (20th and Locust Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Directions (link)

To schedule an audition:

Step 1: Please complete the online registration form. Contact the office only if you are unable to register online due to technical reasons at bravobrass@pyos.org or 215.435.1698.

Step 2: Everyone who auditions is required to print a Bravo Brass Audition Form, complete it, and bring it to the audition. Click here to download the form.

Auditions are by appointment only. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Bryan, Artistic Coordinator and Conductor at bravobrass@pyos.org or 215.435.1698.

Audition Requirements

All players are required to play their choice of a solo or two contrasting etudes. In addition, each player must perform the required excerpts for their instrument. Please download the required excerpts below.
- Horn (PDF File)
- Trumpet (PDF File)
- Trombone (PDF File)
- Bass Trombone (PDF File)
- Tuba (PDF File)
Trumpet players must be comfortable transposing C trumpet parts.
Trombonists must read bass and tenor clefs.
Percussionists should play timpani, snare drum and xylophone, and be able, if requested, to play cymbals and bass drum.

Bravo Brass Audition Information

Please fill out the form below (required fields are red) and click the Submit button at the bottom when you are finished.

Name


First	Middle	Last

Date of Birth

Contact Information

Home Address

City State , Zip

Phone

Parent/Guardian Information (for applicants under 18 years of age)

Name

Relationship to applicant

Phone (if different than above)

School Information

Name of School

Grade

Major (college Students only)

Primary Instrument Information

Audition Instrument

Name of Teacher

Number of Years Studied

Musical Experience

Organization/Ensemble	Instrument(s)	Music Director	From (date)	To(date)

Have you participated in the Bravo Brass, PYO or PYAO program before? If so, which orchestra and when?
Ensemble	From (date)	To (date)
PYO
PYAO
Bravo Brass

Preferred Date/Time of Audition at

Other comments/information you wish to provide.