APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Fill out the online Marrowstone 2018 Application. (It will be available December 1, 2017 through March 30, 2018)
- Read the audition requirements below, then upload your audio file to the application. Compile and submit performance resume according to instructions below.
- If you are applying for financial aid or for a work-study position, please complete the online Financial Aid application.
Performance Resume
A Performance Resume is required for all applicants. It should include the following:
Name
Address/Email/Phone
Instrument
School(s) Attended
Name and email of private teacher(s)
Years studied
List of ensembles in which you have performed
List of recent repertoire studied (orchestral, chamber music, solo)
Solo Recitals & Chamber Music Performances (if applicable)
Awards, Honors, Competitions, Festivals, etc.
Any questions regarding the application, audition, or performance resume may be directed to marrowstone@syso.org.
Instructions for Submitting Audition Recordings
ALL APPLICANTS:
Recordings should not exceed 15 minutes in duration.
Recordings should be unaccompanied if possible. Recordings must be in one of the following formats: mp3, m4a, m4b, ogg, and wma. Video files not accepted, audio only.
When uploading selections be sure to indicate the Composer and Title for each selection clearly in the file name. Upload and label each selection separately.
UNIVERSITY AND FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
All instruments – Choose a selection of sections from concerti, sonatas or etudes sufficient to demonstrate both technical mastery and lyrical expressivity. 10-15 minutes in length. All University or Fellowship Division applicants must audition regardless of past participation.
PRE-COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS:
String and percussion participants in SYSO’s Youth and Junior Orchestras are not required to submit a recording, nor are returning pre-college string or percussion players. All other documents are required.
Strings – Include one major and one minor scale of three octaves each and excerpts of 2-5 minutes from two contrasting solo works, one fast and one slow.
Woodwinds & Brass – Include one major and one minor scale of two octaves each, one tongued and one slurred, as well as excerpts of 2-5 minutes from two contrasting solo works, one fast and one slow.
All Percussion – Include no more than a 2-5 minute excerpt on each of the following: xylophone, snare drum, and timpani.
Piano & Harp – Include two pieces of contrasting styles that demonstrate level of proficiency.