TYSA Auditions

Tacoma Youth Symphony Association

2010-11 Audition Schedule

August 21
HS Cello

August 23
HS Violins
Young Violins

August 24
HS Violins
Young Violins

August 25
HS Violins
Young Viola, Cello & Bass

August 26
HS Woodwind
All Percussion
Young Woodwind & Brass

August 27
HS Brass
Young Viola, Cello & Bass

August 28
HS Viola, Bass & Harp

Young:
8th grade and younger

High school:
9th grade and older

If you are ABSOLUTELY NOT AVAILABLE on these dates, please contact the TYSA office to make other arrangements,

Call the TYSA office at
(253) 627-2792 or submit your information as specified.

2010-2011 TYSA Auditions

Please complete the Student Information Form online first, then call the office for further information.

Auditions are held each August for placement in the seven orchestras and adjunct programs of the
Tacoma Youth Symphony Association.
All returning and new students are required to participate in the audition process.

Place: Urban Grace church, Tacoma, WA Dates: August 21-28, 2010; dates are instrument specific

Preparation: Prepare a classical solo of your choice, no accompaniment, that will demonstrate technical proficiency, tone production, and musicianship; consult your music teacher when selecting a piece. This is an audition and not a performance, expect to be stopped before you complete your piece. A short excerpt from an orchestral score will be provided for sight-reading.

Theory classes are also available.

Student Information Form : Please complete the Student Information Form online and submit it AT LEAST 24 HOURS prior to making your audition appointment. Please call for an audition time after: April 1, 2010 10am-4pm 253-627-2792. Print out and sign the Agreement Form and bring it with you to your scheduled audition appointment. Click here for

AUDITION FORM

Arrive 30 minutes before your audition. Bring the signed Agreement Form (see below) with you to your audition. The audition fee is $60.

CONSENT AND AGREEMENT FORM INFORMATION FOR 2010-2011
Click on the form below, print it on your computer & bring to auditions

CONSENT FORM

Please do not call the TYSA office for your results!
Results will be mailed by August 31 with additional information.

POLICY ON SCHOOL MUSIC PARTICIPATION

It is important to us that all students and their parents be familiar with the school music policy of the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association (TYSA) and that they understand and agree to support it. To

provide us with a record of your knowledge of this policy, we will ask that you complete and sign the above form designating such. We appreciate your adherence to and support of this policy.

	An important aspect of membership in any TYSA orchestra or one of its adjunct programs is simultaneous participation by the student musician in their school’s instrumental music program.
	TYSA strongly supports music education in the schools. School music programs offer the student musician opportunities for daily ensemble participation which is then complemented by their involvement in the TYSA orchestras.
	Participation in school music, in TYSA and in private lessons are three elements of well-rounded music education

Tacoma Youth Symphony Association ● 901 Broadway Plaza, Suite 500, Tacoma, WA 98402-4415
T: 253.627.2792 ● F: 253.627.1682 ● info@tysamusic.org

TUITION FOR THE
2010-2011 SEASON

Tacoma Youth Symphony & Tacoma Young Artists Orchestra
$650 ($610 if paid in full by 9/15/2010)

Tacoma Junior Youth Symphony
$590 ($550 if paid in full by 9/15/2010)

Tacoma Debut Orchestra & Tacoma Debut Winds

Tacoma Symphony Philharmonia & Tacoma String Symphony
$580 ($540 if paid in full by 9/15/2010)

Monthly payment plans are also available with a $100 deposit due on 9/15/2010 and equal monthly payments due on the 15th of the month from October 15th through April 15th

Family Discount or Bass Discount (one per family member) will be applied to your final payment. There is no penalty for pre-payment.