Audition

DAAYO 2013-2014 Audition Announcement

Audition - Orchestra:

Audition Date

Date: Sunday, August 18th, 2013

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM by appointment only

Application Deadline

9:00 PM on 8/13/2013

Audition Form

Contact Phone

214-727-8562 (Cindy)

Location: 

PAJ, Inc. Building C, 18325 Waterview Parkway
Dallas, TX 75252

Audition Fee

$15 paid at check in. Cash or check only.

Audition Registration Process
  • Step 1: Download Application Form
  • Step 2: Email the Application Form to (registration@daayo.org) before 9PM on August 13th, 2013 and Cindy Liu (cindydaayo@yahoo.com) will contact You to Confirm Your Audition Time
  • Step 3: Download and Prepare the Audition Materials
  • Step 4: Must Pay A Non-Refundable Audition Fee $15 on the Day of Audition. Check and Cash are Acceptable. Write a Check Payable to “DAAYO”

Audition Preparation
  • Accompanist Is Not Required
  • Please Provide THREE Additional Copy of Music for the Judges
  • Memorization of Music Is Not Required
  • Professional Attire is Encouraged

Audition - Chamber Group

Audition Date

September 15th, 2013

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm by Appointment Only

Application Deadline

9:00 PM on 9/8/2012

Contact Phone

214-727-8562 (Cindy)

Location: 

PAJ, Inc. Building C, 18325 Waterview Parkway
Dallas, TX 75252

Audition Fee

$15 paid at check in. Cash or check only
 

YO Audition Requirements

PO Audition Requirements

SO Audition Requirements

 Strings:
  1. One 2-octave scale of your choice that demonstrates shifting
  2. Excerpts (See below for the excerpts)
  3. Sight-reading excerpt (Excerpts will be provided by judging panel
 Violin:
  1. 5 scales in 3-octave: C, G, D, A and Bb
  2. Movement I of a Concerto (preferable) or any solo work of your choice
  3. Excerpts (See below for the excerpts)
  4. Sight-reading excerpts (Excerpts will be provided by judging panel)
Viola:
  1. 5 scales in 3-octave: C, G, D, A and Bb
  2. Movement I of a Concerto (preferable) or any solo work of your choice
  3. Excerpts (See below for the excerpts)
  4. Sight-reading excerpts (Excerpts will be provided by judging panel)
Cello and Bass:
  1. 5 scales in 2-octave: G, D, A, F and Bb
  2. A complete solo work of your choice
  3. Excerpts (See below for the excerpts)
  4. Sight-reading excerpts (Excerpts will be provided by judging panel)
Woodwind:
  1. 3 scales in 2- or 3-octave: written pitch C, A and Bb (Be prepared to demonstrate legato and staccato articulation within these scales)
  2. A complete solo work of your choice
  3. Excerpts (See below for the excerpts)
  4. Sight-reading excerpts (Excerpts will be provided by judging panel)
Brasswind
  1. 2 scales in 2-octave: Written pitch C and Eb (Be prepared to demonstrate legato and staccato articulation within these scales)
  2. A complete solo work of your choice
  3. Excerpts (See below for the excerpts)
  4. Sight-reading excerpts (Excerpts will be provided by judging panel)
 Strings, Woodwinds and Brass:
  1. One fast AND one slow works of your choice.
  2. 2- or 3-octave major scales with arpeggios up to three sharps and three flats.
  3. Orchestra excerpts (See below for the excerpts. Violins need to perform excerpts A and B)
 YO Audition Excerpts PO Audition Excerpts SO Audition Excerpts

New Member Audition Policy:

·      Membership in DAAYO is open to all talented young musicians from all ethnic groups and races in Dallas-Ft Worth area.

·      DAAYO members should participate in their regular school’s band or orchestra programs when offered. All DAAYO members who are  qualified for the 2011 All-region band/orchestra and 2012 All-State band/orchestra will be recognized at DAAYO’s concerts.

·      Membership fee for the school year should be paid in full on or before the first rehearsal day.

·      Scholarships based solely on financial need are available for students for whom DAAYO membership represents a financial burden.

*** E-mail Contact for more information: DAAYO@daayo.org ***

All-Region, All-Area and All-State Orchestra and Band Players:

1) Applicants with these distinctions are automatically accepted into DAAYO.
2) Applicants must still audition; audition will be used to determine which ensemble is the best fit for the applicant.

Multiple Member Family:  

1)  Member in the highest level orchestra pays full membership fee;

2)  Each additional family member receives $50 discount for the season.

(Revised 03/20/2013)