2008-2009
TYSA AUDITION 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: Broadway Center for the performing arts, Urban Grace church, Tacoma, WA
Dates: August 4-13, 2008; 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.
TUITION FOR THE 2008-09 SEASON
TYS
and TYAO
$590 ($560 if paid in full by 9/1/2008) or a
$70 deposit due 9/1/2008 and 8 monthly payments of
$65 each due October 1st through May 1st
TJYS
$530 ($500 if paid in full by 9/1/2008) or a
$50 deposit due on 9/1/2008 and 8 monthly payments of
$60 each due October 1st through May 1st
TDO,
TDW, TSS TSP
$520 ($490 if paid in full by 9/1/2008) or a
$40 deposit due on 9/1/2008 and 8 monthly payments of
$60 each due October 1st through May 1st
Family Discounts and Bass Discounts will be applied to your final payment. There is no penalty for pre-payment.
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: June 9, 2008 10am-4pm 253-627-2792. Print out and sign the Agreement Form and bring it with you to your scheduled audition appointment.
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Arrive 30 minutes before your audition. Bring the signed Agreement Form (see below) with you to your audition. The audition fee is $50.
Right click on the form below & print it on your computer.
Please do not call the
TYSA office for your results!
Results will be mailed by August 29 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 a form designating such.
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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. |
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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. |
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Participation in school music, in TYSA and in private lessons are three elements of well-rounded music education |
We appreciate your adherence to and support of this policy.
Auditions for the 2008-2009 season are scheduled as follows:
August 4
Returning High school violins
Young violinsAugust 5
Returning High school violins
Young violinsAugust 6
High school violins
Young violas, cellos & bassesAugust 8
High school violas, basses & harps
Young violas, cellos & bassesAugust 11
High school cellosAugust 12
High school woodwinds & ALL percussion (bring your own mallets)
Young woodwinds, brass & percussionAugust 13
High school brass
Young: 8th grade and younger (strings); 9th grade and younger (winds and brass)
High school: 9th grade and older (strings); 10th grade and older (winds and brass)
Taped auditions must be in the TYSA office by Friday, August 1st.
Auditions by tape are not to a student’s advantage.
They should only be used as a last resort.
Call the TYSA office at (253) 627-2792 or submit your information as specified
above to be added to our Audition Announcement mailing list.
