How to Apply

Applications and Audition Submission open May 15, 2021
Applications and Audition Submissions close May 31, 2021
Application Fee – $45

Late applications considered on a space available basis.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fill out the online application.
2. All students will receive and invitation to audition regardless of whether or not you need to submit one. Please double check the below requirements to find out if you need to submit a video. If you are still unsure do not hesitate to reach out.
3. Read the audition requirements below, then upload your video file to the application (if applicable).
4. If you are applying for financial aid, please complete the online Financial Aid application.

Not all applicants will need to submit an audition video

*Students currently enrolled in a SYSO program have a high chance of being placed in the 2021 Marrowstone Festival

Audition Instructions

If you fall under the following categories you will NOT need to submit a video audition to be considered for the 2021 festival:

• If you were placed in the Junior Symphony or Youth Symphony Orchestras for the 2020-2021 season.
• If you participated in SYSO’s Advanced Virtual Orchestra (AVO) for the 2020-2021 season.
• If you participated in the Junior or Youth Symphony Orchestras for the 2019-2020 season.

If you do not fall under the above categories you will be required to submit an audition video to be considered for the 2021 Marrowstone Festival.

* If your video audition is waived you are NOT guaranteed a spot in the 2021 Marrowstone Music festival.

**We are currently NOT accepting applications at this time from the following instruments:

Trombone
Tuba
Harp
Piano

Audition Requirements

If the above categories do not apply, you are required to submit an audition video as part of you Marrowstone 2021 application. You will need to prepare the following:

• 2 scales one major, and one minor. 3-4 octaves for strings, 3 octaves for winds/brass, and 2 octaves for percussion.
• Two contrasting selections from solo repertoire or orchestral/chamber music repertoire. One selection should be lyrical to showcase musicality, and one selection should showcase rhythm and technical ability.
• Consult your private teacher to determine the ideal repertoire for our audition.
• Additional advice and tips for maximizing video and audio quality to create the best audition video possible will be provided no later than May 15.

We encourage advanced-level SYSO Debut Symphony Orchestra to apply.

Students who do not currently participate in any SYSO programs are also encouraged to apply.

If you need help finding out if the festival is right for you contact Summer Program Admission Counselor Pamela Liu at admissions@syso.org

Instructions for Submitting Video Recordings

If you are required to submit a video audition as part of your application those instructions can be found below:

Videos should be unaccompanied if possible. Recordings must be sent as YouTube URL links.

When uploading your video be sure to indicate the Composer and Title for each selection in the notes section of the video. (Ex. 1. D Major Scale, two octaves 2. Dvorak – Violin Concerto, First Movement, etc)

YouTube Audition Video Submission

(YouTube videos will not be public. Only people with the link will be able to access the video)

Create a YouTube/Gmail account

1. Record a video meeting the audition criteria
2. Go to youtube.com and sign in
3. Log in using your Gmail credentials. If you do not have a gmail account, follow the steps in More Options to create an account

If using a computer to upload the video:

4. Click the upload button
5. Change the settings to Unlisted (Unlisted means only those with the link can access your video. It will not be public or searchable)
6. Select and upload (or drag and drop) the video file from your document
7. Title the video using the following format:

“Last name, First name – Instrument – Division – Marrowstone – 2020” (example: Doe, John – Violin – Marrowstone – 2021)

8. In the video description, detail all pieces with name and composer in the order permed on the video
9. Publish video
10. Copy your YouTube video link, and paste it in the Application Video section of the application
11. In the Application Video Notes, detail all pieces with name and composer in the order performed on the video

If using a phone/tablet:

4. Download the YouTube app
5. When the video on your phone is selected, select the share icon
6. Share to the YouTube app
7. Log in using your Gmail credentials
8. Title the video using the following format:

“Last name, First name – Instrument – Marrowstone – 2021” (example: Doe, John – Violin – Marrowstone 2021)

9. Change the settings to Unlisted (Unlisted means only those with the link can access your video. It will not be public or searchable)
10. In the video description, detail all pieces with name and composer in the order permed on the video
11. Publish video
12. Copy your YouTube video link, and paste it in the Application Video section of the application
13. In the Application Video Notes, detail all pieces with name and composer in the order performed on the video