Minneapolis, MN
GTCYS audition requirements
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies asks string players to prepare a focused audition. Yes. Every audition is submitted as a recorded video. A smartphone recording is explicitly fine. The fastest way to get your take to standard is to fix the passage holding it back, on the same five dimensions a panel listens for, before you ever hit submit.
Requirements, repertoire, and dates change every season and vary by instrument and ensemble. Always confirm the current, official requirements before you prepare: GTCYS official audition page
Frequently asked
Does GTCYS use a recorded or video audition?
Yes. Every audition is submitted as a recorded video. A smartphone recording is explicitly fine.
When are GTCYS auditions?
The audition window varies by year; placement is for the fall season. Dates change every season, so confirm the current cycle on the official site.
What do GTCYS string auditions require?
Typically scales for your level, one solo, and orchestral excerpts for the more advanced ensembles. Specifics vary by level and cycle. Always confirm the exact, current requirements for your instrument and ensemble on the official page.
How can I practice my GTCYS audition recording?
Practice it with the teacher first, free, no signup. Talk through your GTCYS excerpt, get the one specific fix that is actually costing you points, then run it again before the real thing.
One passage standing between you and GTCYS?
Tell the teacher which excerpt it is and what goes wrong in it. Real fix in 30 seconds. Free to try, no card.
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