Audition Registration Form

Audition Registration for 24-25 Season

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Audition Registration - Instrument & Ensemble Information

Musician's Name*

First Last

Are you currently enrolled as a member of MYSO for the 2023-24 season?*

Yes, I am currently enrolled in MYSO.

No, I am not currently enrolled in MYSO.

If not currently enrolled, have you been in MYSO prior to the 2023-24 season?*

Yes, I have been a MYSO member before.

No, I am new to MYSO

In which season were you most recently a member of MYSO?

Tell us a little bit about why you want to audition for MYSO.

This question is optional and has no bearing on audition scheduling or placement results.

What MYSO Ensemble(s) do you currently participate in?*

Calypso/Soca

Chamber Flute Ensemble

Flute Chorale

Jazz Studies

Metropolitan Symphony

Philharmonia

Prelude Orchestra

Prelude Wind Ensemble - 1st Year

Prelude Wind Ensemble - 2nd Year

Progressions - 1st Year

Progressions - 2nd Year

Senior Symphony

Sinfonia

String Orchestra

Wind Ensemble

If you are currently a member of:

Calypso/Soca
Jazz Studies
Progressions - 1st Year
Prelude Wind Ensemble - 1st Year
...you do NOT need to play an audition. Your program director will give you further instructions in rehearsal about continuing your participation for the 2024-25 season.
Please complete the rest of this form and click Submit. This form will constitute your intention to return for the 2024-25 season and complete your registration until after auditions have concluded.
If you are a member of a second ensemble (other than Calypso/Soca, Jazz Studies, Progressions - 1st Year, or Prelude Wind Ensemble - 1st Year), you will need to register for an audition by selecting your additional ensemble above and instrument(s) below.

Live Audition Instructions

You are required to play a live audition for your placement in a MYSO ensemble for the 2024-25 season. Please indicate your availability below. Appointments will be scheduled by the MYSO office and communicated around April 1. All live auditions will occur at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center between April 10-14, 2024. (2nd Year Prelude Wind Ensemble students will have auditions on April 16 & 18.)

Audition times cannot be guaranteed but every effort to accommodate preferred dates and times will be made by the MYSO office when scheduling appointments. Please provide the widest availability possible to assist our scheduling process. Specific date availability for any instrument is subject to change

Please select the instrument(s) on which you would like to audition for your LIVE AUDITION.*

Bassoon

Cello

Clarinet

Double Bass

Double Bass - Jazz Studies

Euphonium/Baritone

Flute

Guitar/Bass Guitar (Jazz Studies Only)

Harp

Horn

Oboe

Percussion - Band/Symphony Orchestra

Percussion/Drums - Jazz Studies

Piano (Jazz Studies Only)

Saxophone, Alto

Saxophone, Alto - Jazz Studies

Saxophone, Baritone

Saxophone, Baritone - Jazz Studies

Saxophone, Tenor

Saxophone, Tenor - Jazz Studies

Steel Pan

Trombone

Trombone - Jazz Studies

Trumpet

Trumpet - Jazz Studies

Tuba

Viola

Violin

NOTE: Each instrument will require a separate audition. Auditions for all instruments are for symphonic ensembles unless specified.

Live Auditions for Violin will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Wednesday, April 10

Thursday, April 11

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Sunday, April 14

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Viola will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Wednesday, April 10

Thursday, April 11

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Sunday, April 14

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Cello will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Wednesday, April 10

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Sunday, April 14

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Bass will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Sunday, April 14

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Harp will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Wednesday, April 10

Thursday, April 11

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Sunday, April 14

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for 2nd Year Prelude Wind Ensemble musicians will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Tuesday, April 16

Thursday, April 18

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Flute will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Thursday, April 11

Saturday, April 13

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Oboe will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Friday, April 12

Sunday, April 14

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Clarinet will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Thursday, April 11

Sunday, April 14

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Bassoon will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Sunday, April 14

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Alto Saxophone will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Baritone Saxophone will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Tenor Saxophone will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Jazz Studies will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Sunday, April 14

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Horn will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Trumpet will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Wednesday, April 10

Saturday, April 13

Sunday, April 14

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Trombone will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Thursday, April 11

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Euphonium/Baritone will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Thursday, April 11

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Tuba will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Thursday, April 11

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Not available for any of these dates.

Live Auditions for Percussion will be held on the following dates. Please indicate your availability or preferred audition date(s). (Check all that apply.)*

Friday, April 12

Saturday, April 13

Not available for any of these dates.

You have indicated availability for Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday, April 10-12. Please select your preferred timeframe(s) for your audition appointment. (Click all that apply.)*

4:00-6:00 pm

6:00-8:00 pm

Available all day

You have indicated availability for Tuesday, April 16. Please select your preferred timeframe(s) for your audition appointment. (Click all that apply.)*

5:00-6:00 pm

6:00-7:00 pm

Available anytime.

You have indicated availability for Thursday, April 18. Please select your preferred timeframe(s) for your audition appointment. (Click all that apply.)*

4:00-5:00 pm

5:00-6:00 pm

Available anytime.

You have indicated availability for Saturday, April 13 and/or Sunday April 14. Please select your preferred timeframe(s) for your audition appointment. (Click all that apply.)*

10:00 am-12:00 pm

12:00-3:00 pm

3:00-6:00 pm

Available all day

Additional notes

Please let us know any additional schedule information within the dates and times we should be aware of to help us schedule your appointment.

You have indicated that you are not available on any of our pre-scheduled audition dates. A MYSO staff member will be in contact with you to arrange an alternative audition date and time in the coming weeks.

Please provide a brief explanation why you require an alternate appointment date and time*

Video Audition Instructions

As a current member of MYSO's Senior Symphony, Metropolitan Symphony, Philharmonia, or Chamber Flute Ensemble for the 2023-24 season, you are required to submit an audition video for your placement in a MYSO ensemble for the 2024-25 season. Please continue filling out this form and click Submit. Details and requirements for video auditions are posted on the MYSO Auditions page. All videos are due Sunday, April 14.

Please select the instrument(s) on which you would like to audition for your VIDEO AUDITION.*

Bassoon

Cello

Clarinet

Double Bass

Flute

Harp

Horn

Oboe

Percussion - Band/Symphony Orchestra

Trombone

Trumpet

Tuba

Viola

Violin

NOTE: Each instrument will require a separate audition. Auditions for all instruments are for symphonic ensembles unless specified.

String Players (Grade 8 or lower)

If placed in String Orchestra, there are four potential rehearsal sites. Please indicate which rehearsal site would be most convenient by choosing your top two from the drop down menus below. NOTE: Specific locations may change.

1st Choice:

2nd Choice:

Musician Information

Musician's Birth Date*

Month

Day

Year

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Preferred Phone Number*

Musician's Cell Phone Number

Preferred E-mail*

This email will be the primary contact at which the MYSO office will connect with you throughout the audition process, including communicating audition appointment times and placement results. This should be an email that is regularly checked and belongs to a parent or guardian.

Musician's Primary E-mail*

Please provide a personal email rather than a school address, if able.

Current Grade (2023-24 School Year)*

School in 2023-24*

Is this a Milwaukee Public School District school?

Yes

Name of Current School Band or Orchestra Director

First Last

School Band or Orchestra Director's E-mail

Do you take private music lessons?*

Yes

On which instrument?*

Bassoon

Cello

Clarinet

Double Bass

Euphonium/Baritone

Flute

Guitar/Bass Guitar (Jazz Studies Only)

Harp

Horn

Oboe

Percussion/Drums

Piano (Jazz Studies Only)

Saxophone, Alto

Saxophone, Baritone

Saxophone, Tenor

Steel Pan

Trombone

Trumpet

Tuba

Viola

Violin

How many years?*

Please enter a number from 1 to 20.

Current Private Teacher's Name*

First Last

Current Private Teacher's Phone Number

Current Private Teacher's E-mail

Do you take private music lessons on another instrument(s) or from a secondary teacher?*

Yes

On which instrument?*

Bassoon

Cello

Clarinet

Double Bass

Euphonium/Baritone

Flute

Guitar/Bass Guitar (Jazz Studies Only)

Harp

Horn

Oboe

Percussion/Drums

Piano (Jazz Studies Only)

Saxophone, Alto

Saxophone, Baritone

Saxophone, Tenor

Steel Pan

Trombone

Trumpet

Tuba

Viola

Violin

Other Private Teacher's Name*

First Last

Other Private Teacher's Phone Number*

Other Private Teacher's E-mail*

Parent / Guardian Information

Please provide parent or guardian's information as completely as possible.

Parent/Guardian's Name*

First Last

Relationship to Musician*

Father

Mother

Other

Parent/Guardian Other Relation

Parent/Guardian's Cell Phone Number*

Parent/Guardian's Primary E-mail*

Do you wish to add an additional parent or guardian?*

Yes

Second Parent/Guardian's Name*

First Last

Relationship to Musician*

Father

Mother

Other

Parent/Guardian Other Relation*

Parent/Guardian's Cell Phone Number*

Parent/Guardian's Primary E-mail*

Do you have a sibling who will also be auditioning for MYSO's 2024-25 season?*

Yes

What is your sibling's name?

First Last

Audition Agreement

By clicking "I Agree" below and submitting my registration form, I understand I am committing to, as outlined in the audition requirements, either attend a live audition appointment during the dates of April 10-14 OR create and submit an audition video no later than April 14, 2024, for each instrument I wish to audition on and be considered for placement in an ensemble with the intention to commit and participate in the 2024-25 season of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra.

I understand that an offer of specific ensemble placement or membership is not guaranteed and that results will not be released until late spring or early summer.

Should I have questions about audition requirements, scheduling an appointment, or submitting my audition video, I will reach out to auditions@myso.org for assistance in a timely manner.

Audition Agreement*

I Agree

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Audition Registration Form

Audition Registration for 24-25 Season

Audition Registration - Instrument & Ensemble Information

Live Audition Instructions

Video Audition Instructions

String Players (Grade 8 or lower)

Musician Information

Parent / Guardian Information

Audition Agreement

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