Intermediate Orchestras.
The aim of the NYSO Intermediate residencies is to help students at a critical stage of their musical development to ‘Make Connections’ between all the different musical experiences coming at them.
Realising that theory, aural and physical response to rhythm all come together at the point where performance begins, is an eye-opener for young players.
Playing level: Grade 5 to grade 8 standard and above
Ages: 10 – 13 (orchestra A), 14 – 17 (orchestra B)
Residency dates 2020
Easter, 4 – 9 April, Stamford School, Brazenose House, St Paul’s Street, Stamford PE9 2BQ
Summer, 22 – 28 July, venue tbc
Previous repertoire includes:
Elgar – Serenade for Strings, 2019, orchestra A
Rautavaara – Divertimento in D k.136, 2019, orchestra A
Piazzola – Libertango, 2019, orchestra B
Beethoven String Quartet op95 1st mvt (arr. Mahler), 2019, orchestra B
Fees. (Easter & Summer courses)
Fees for 2020 – £1742 (includes £250 non-refundable place acceptance deposit)
Applications to audition for 2020 orchestra membership are now accepted
Please note: There is one audition process for both Intermediate orchestras. Places will be offered to the appropriate orchestra at the Music Director’s discretion.
Violin excerpts
https://www.nyso.uk/app/uploads/2019/09/Violin-excerpts-intermediate-audition.pdf
Viola excerpts
https://www.nyso.uk/app/uploads/2019/09/Viola-excerpts-intermediate-audition.pdf
Cello excerpts
https://www.nyso.uk/app/uploads/2019/09/Cello-excerpts-intermediate-audition.pdf
Double Bass excerpts
https://www.nyso.uk/app/uploads/2019/09/Double-Bass-excerpts-intermediate-audition.pdf
Audition Information & Requirements.
Accompanist
- An official accompanist will be provided at all live auditions.
Audition Repertoire
- One piece of your own choice
- 2 scales in different keys and their respective arpeggios, separate and slurred. Choice of 2 or 3 octaves at your (and your teacher’s) discretion
- One double stop scale of your choice in either 6ths, 3rds or octaves
- 3 short orchestral excerpts which will be sent 2-3 weeks before audition date. If you are auditioning by DVD, these will be sent 2-3 weeks before submission deadline.
Audition Fee
- None
Audition Dates
2019 auditions for 2020, Manchester – Saturday 12 October 2019 Royal Northern College of Music. London – 13 October 2019 Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Birmingham Saturday 12 October 2019 Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Audition venue options: Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Manchester
Bursaries.
NYSO’s bursary scheme exists for students from families who would find it difficult to meet the costs involved in attending NYSO residencies.
More InfoNYSO are delighted to be in partnership with the Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Students of the Junior GSMD who missed the auditions may be considered for a place in NYSO, at the discretion of the Music Director and places being available, following a recommendation from their string teacher and audition.
