Calling Advanced Student Musicians – Come Join DCYOP!
Audition now to join DCYOP for the 2026-2027 season! In-person auditions will be held on August 15 and August 22, 2026 at Takoma Elementary School.
Sign up for an audition time here.
If you prefer to submit a video audition, more information is available here.
Audition Requirements
Students interested in participating in DCYOP should prepare the following:
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- Any piece of music that you are currently practicing either at school or with your teacher
- Two scales of your choice
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For students interested in our advanced orchestras (Youth Orchestra and Youth Philharmonic), please prepare the following:
- 6 – 7 minutes of a solo work (concerto or sonata) or two contrasting works demonstrating your current ability
- Two scales. You may pick between: all major scales and minor scales up to three flats and sharps (melodic form) for Youth Philharmonic; all major scales and minor scales up to four flats and sharps (melodic form) for Youth Orchestra. Scales should be memorized
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- Strings – three octave scales performed slowly, one note per bow, and 4 notes per bow, legato (eighth notes at quarter note = 72)
- Winds – As many octaves as possible performed slurred and tongued (eighth notes at quarter note = 72)
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Percussion students, please contact Maestro Solomon by email at [email protected] for specific audition requirements.
