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Auditions

CCAYO 2011-2012 Auditions
Auditions for the CCAYO's 2011-2012 season were held on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the campus of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi located at 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas, in the Center for the Arts building, Room 136 - the Band Hall. 

To schedule an audition, please print and complete the audition brochure posted on this website and return it to the CCSO office.  We will contact you to schedule an audition time and date before regular CCAYO Sunday rehearsals.  Details are outlined in the brochure.  If you are unable to print the brochure, please contact the CCSO office at (361) 882-2717 to request one by mail.  At the time of audition, students will be assigned to one of three ensembles (Philharmonica, Sinfonietta, or Orchestra) depending on the student's musical experience and playing level.  Please call 882-2717 for more information.

Spring 2012 rehearsals will begin Sunday, January 8, 2012.  Members of  the Philharmonica will rehearse from 1:00-2:00 pm, the Sinfonietta will rehearse from 1:30-3:00 pm, and the Youth Orchestra will rehearse from 3:30-5:30 pm. 

Students who participated in the 2010-2011 program do not need to re-audition.  They and their parents or guardians have been sent an e-mail and a letter enclosing the commitment form for the new season.  The form should be completed and returned to the CCSO office by Wednesday, September 21 or no later than the first rehearsal on September 25. 

CCSO office:

Email:     ajanca@ccsymphony.org

Office:  361.882.2717;  Fax:  361.882.4132

Mail:    CCAYO Auditions
           Attn: Abby Janca
           PO Box 495
           Corpus Christi, TX  78403-0495

Audition Repertoire: Woodwinds, Brass, and Strings

1. Major Scales: You will be asked to perform two major scales of your choice. Please prepare as many octaves as you can comfortably play to demonstrate your full range. You may be asked to play at varying speeds. Strings should be prepared to demonstrate different bow techniques including spiccato and legato. Woodwinds and Brass should be prepared to demonstrate detached and slurred articulations.

2. Chromatic Scale (For Woodwinds and Brass ONLY): Please start on the lowest note you can play, ascend as high as you can play and descend. Be prepared to demonstrate different articulations.

3. Prepared Selection: Please perform a selection or selections of your choice from a solo, etude, or orchestral excerpt that demonstrates your overall musicianship. The selection/s should demonstrate technical facility as well as lyricism. Prepare no more than 4-5 minutes of music. Please bring 2 copies for the audition panel.