2022 Auditions
Saskatoon Youth Orchestra
Prospective members of the SYO senior ensemble should be serious students of their instruments with several years experience. They should have already developed good technique and facility and be able to play with good tone and intonation.
Player candidates will be provided with audition music specific to their instrument and may be asked to play other material to demonstrate proficiency. Only the candidate and the music director will be in the room during the audition.
Auditions are not meant to be stressful, meerly a way of evaluating a player's ability to handle the repertoire and to assign seating positions. And perfection is NOT required! We like to have fun, enjoy playing together and developing our musicianship.
String players who have not yet achieved the minimum level for the senior ensemble should consider auditioning for the Saskatoon Strings. It is a great group, with a wonderful music director, who can help get you ready for your next step.
Auditions planned for the 2022-23 season:
Saskatoon Youth Orchestra Auditions 2022
Auditions will take place in Room 1036 at the Education Building, in the University of Saskatchewan Department of Music, on May 26-27, and Saturday, June 11.
You can sign up for your audition here:
https://signup.com/go/HaQrCUu
If you have any questions, particularly if this is your first time auditioning for SYO, please don't hesitate to reach out and ask. You can email our music director Richard Carnegie directly at conductor@syo.ca or Executive Director Paul Sinkewicz at info@syo.ca
Download the required audition music:
Flute http://digioh.com/em/10533/123163/d4hsu83jue?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Clarinet http://digioh.com/em/10533/123161/nxcr8cwaxy?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Oboe http://digioh.com/em/10533/123167/rfrpps9uyk?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Bassoon http://digioh.com/em/10533/123159/w8ckjdzfwv?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Percussion http://digioh.com/em/10533/123168/jmbpkx5rg3?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Piano http://digioh.com/em/10533/123169/euk9z3zwm7?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Harp http://digioh.com/em/10533/123165/pr6825rz6y?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Trumpet http://digioh.com/em/10533/123171/pvxssknf29?demail=*|EMAIL|*
French Horn http://digioh.com/em/10533/123166/89yewyvk4z?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Trombone http://digioh.com/em/10533/123170/wsruyj9jb2?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Bass Trombone http://digioh.com/em/10533/123158/trbk98wkhj?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Tuba http://digioh.com/em/10533/163775/dsrzj3yjc8?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Violin http://digioh.com/em/10533/163779/tmrjwwkn5q?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Viola http://digioh.com/em/10533/163778/pz5fmcbtvu?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Cello http://digioh.com/em/10533/163777/ahaftudpwb?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Double Bass http://digioh.com/em/10533/163776/zhrw3aj24d?demail=*|EMAIL|*
Saskatoon Strings
All incoming members of the Saskatoon Strings are required to pass an audition, but don't worry! This is a developmental ensemble. The audition process merely helps the Music Director to choose music that will suit the orchestra on any given year. Members in the past have ranged in age from 10 – 18. It is a fact that the group represents many different levels of playing, and Music Director Bernadette Wilson makes every effort to ensure that everyone in the group has the opportunity to learn, whatever their age, and whatever their level of playing.
Candidates are provided with audition music specific to their instrument and may be asked to play other material to demonstrate proficiency.
Online auditions planned for the 2022-23 season:
Due to the ongoing precautions against the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Saskatoon Strings will be holding auditions for the 2022-23 season remotely.
We will use the programs that most folks are already comfortable with -- Skype and Zoom. If you haven't used one of these programs yet, please choose one and begin to familiarize yourself with its operation.
We will let you know how the sight reading portion of the audition will occur.
Sign up for your audition slot here:
https://signup.com/go/mcgYoQC
To be added to the audition contact list, please email Paul Sinkewicz at: info@syo.ca.
SSTR Audition Materials:
SSTR Violin
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS AND MUSIC
SSTR Viola
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS AND MUSIC
SSTR Cello
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS AND MUSIC
SSTR Double Bass
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS AND MUSIC
Expectations of players
The Saskatoon Youth Orchestra and Saskatoon Strings are high-calibre music programs. Our players are expected to learn their music prior to rehearsal and attend all rehearsals and performances.
In addition they are expected to:
- practice on a regular and continuing basis
- take weekly private lessons, working on repertoire with your tutor as needed
- participate in all scheduled events
- arrive at least 15 minutes prior to rehearsal
- have a well-maintained instrument capable of being played with good tone and intonation
- participate in their school music program
- conform to the concert dress policy
- represent the SYO Inc. in a creditable manner