The Harmony Program is recruiting beginner and intermediate string students, ages 9-15, for two Manhattan-based youth orchestras. All students welcome; participation in our after-school and in-school programs is not required.
- Participation is free
- Weekly rehearsals will take place from October to June
- Students must commit to attending rehearsals and performances
- Auditions are required and details are below (please read eligibility requirements carefully)
Manhattan Youth Orchestra – Auditions will take place in a single round and will be in person.
Students must be able to play the following:
- G Major one octave scale
- D Major one octave scale
- A Major (violin, bass) or C Major (viola, cello) two octave scale
- Two-minute piece/excerpt of their choice
All Stars Orchestra - Auditions
will take place in two rounds, the first recorded and the second in person. First round: students must submit a video of their playing the following:
- G Major 2 octave scale
- F Major one octave scale
- C Major scale (one octave violin and bass, two octaves cello and viola)
- B- flat Major scale (two octaves for violin, one octave viola, cello, bass)
- a solo piece of the student's choice (2 -3 minutes in length, excerpt of a longer work is fine).
Second round: Selected students must be able to play:
- G Major two octave scale
- 2 orchestral excerpts sent to the student with their acceptance letter
- A brief selection to sightread
