Harford Youth Orchestra
Harford String Orchestra
The Youth Orchestras of Harford Community College
"Bringing a World of Music Closer to Home"

Please visit our web-site
http://www.harfordyouthorchestra.org
Please send all audition applications to
Mr. Brian Folus
Joppa Hall
Harford Community College
410 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD. 21015

Dear Parents and Teachers
The Harford Youth Orchestra and Harford String Orchestra will be having auditions on January 14 for students interested in joining for the Spring 2012 semester. All new string students will also take a seating audition in August with all returning students .
Students auditioning for the Harford String Orchestra ( grades 5,6,7,8) should bring a prepared piece to play and will be asked to play scales, D,G,C,F,A. Violins and Violas should be able to use low 2's, high 3's, and low 1's. Cellos should know extensions and have minimal position knowledge. Basses should play in 1/2, 2nd and 3rd position.
Students auditioning for the Harford Youth Orchestra should also bring a prepared piece to play and will be asked to play scales, D,A,Bb,Eb,F. The HYO is looking for new members in all sections; strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
All are welcome to audition.
Feel free to contact either

Tim Reinhardt (HSO) at timreinhardt@hotmail.com

or


Brian Folus (HYO) at brian.folus@hcps.org w/ any questions.


Thanks for your support of this valuable program.
Tim Reinhardt
Conductor Harford String Orchestra
Brian Folus
Conductor, Harford Youth Orchestra

Audition Date: Saturday January 14, 2012
Audition Location: Joppa Hall Music Wing, Harford Community College.
Upon receipt of your application the Orchestra Management will schedule your audition.


Name: _____________________________________________________________


Address ____________________________________________________________


City _________________________ State ____________ Zip __________________


Phone number: __________________________________ email _________________________________________

 


Instrument: _____________________________________ School Attending: ________________________________


Present Grade: _______ Do you study privately? _____


Name of private teacher _______________________________________________
I certify that the above applicant is enrolled in the Band and/or Orchestra
program.


Furthermore the applicant has shown sufficient preparation for this audition. ____________________________
School Instrumental Music Teacher's Signature
Home Schooled Students- Private Teacher's Signature


The Purpose of the Harford Youth Orchestra is to provide an extension experience for string, wind, and percussion students. The orchestra will serve youth in the northeast section of Maryland and neighboring portions of Pennsylvania and Delaware. Orchestral experiences will be designed for serious students ages 11 through 18 or grade sixth through twelve. Activities will focus on developing skills leading to public performance as a culminating event. Membership is contingent upon enrollment in the prospective member's school band or orchestra program, if offered, and the completion of a successful audition.