LYO Video Audition Guidelines
1) Make sure you have read through the audition requirements for your instrument and ensemble.
2) Please follow these instructions for the video recording:
Video recordings can be made using whatever device you have available (smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.)
The recording must be continuous and unedited.
Make sure there is plenty of light and the quality is clear. We should be able to see you and your instrument completely. Make sure the music stand is not blocking the view of you playing. If you are playing a larger instrument, please capture as much of yourself in the frame as possible. Please do not sit in front of a window, the sunlight creates too much of a shadow on you to see clearly.
3) Once you have made your recording, you may upload it to YouTube or a preferred storage or video platform. Copy the link to the video and submit it on the online registration form.
4) Deadline for submission: Fall Auditions are open until August 31, 2023 .
Instructions for Uploading Your Video to YouTube
Please note: you must be at least 13 years of age or older to have an account. If you are too young, please use an adult’s account.
1) Log in to your YouTube account.
2) Click on the video icon with the plus at the top right side of the window.
3) Click “Upload Video”
4) Click “Select files to upload” to find the video saved on your computer - or drag and drop it into the window.
5) Select the Privacy Setting to be “Unlisted” in the Visibility Options. This will keep the video visible to you and only the people who you share the link with.
6) Click on Share Video, and copy the link.
7) Paste the link into the online registration form.
Louisiana Youth Orchestra
LYO PERC. ENSEMBLE
The LYO is open to string players in grades 9-college.
Winds, brass, and percussion players are eligible in grades 10-college.
Please submit your audition using the online registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Music Director David Torns via email at dtorns@brso.org.
Note: There is a tuition payment of $250 due by the first rehearsal. This payment covers the entire season.
LYO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
STRINGS
1) Pick two scales from the following keys. Play them in quarter notes - we are listening for tone and pitch:
G major, A-flat major, A major, B-flat major, B major, and C major. 2 octaves are required, 3 octaves are preferable.
2) Prepared solo piece of your choice. 2-3 minutes is enough, we are listening for phrasing, musicality, and rhythm.
WOODWINDS
1) Play a two octave chromatic scale and pick one other major scale from the following keys. Play one scale slurred, and the other one articulated. Two octaves: B-flat major, B major, C major,
G major.
2) Prepared solo piece of your choice. 2-3 minutes is enough, we are listening for phrasing, musicality, and rhythm.
BRASS
1) Play two major scales from the following keys: C major, F major, B-flat major, E-flat major. Play one scale slurred, and the other one articulated. Two octaves of each scale.
2) Prepared solo piece of your choice. 2-3 minutes is enough, we are listening for phrasing, musicality, and rhythm.
LYO PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE REQUIREMENTS : The LYOPE is open to percussionists in grades 6-college. Please submit your audition using the online registration form.
Note: Players will perform in both the Percussion Ensemble and an orchestra. Please email
Conductor Tyler Whitehead at twhitehead333@gmail.com with questions.
High school students:
Option 1) If you have access to marimba, snare drum, and timpani, please play the following excerpts. Students also have the option to submit etudes from the All-State repertoire. If any student needs alternate audition materials, please email Tyler Whitehead. You may download the excerpts via these links:
Marimba Excerpt
Timpani Excerpt
Snare Drum Excerpt
Option 2) If you do not have access to marimba and timpani, please play the following four snare drum excerpts. If you do not have access to a snare drum, please use a practice pad. Students also have the option to submit etudes from the All-State repertoire. If any student needs alternate audition materials, please email Tyler Whitehead. You may download the excerpts via these links:
Snare Drum Excerpt 1
Snare Drum Excerpt 2
Snare Drum Excerpt 3
Snare Drum Excerpt 4
Middle school students may elect to submit videos of the following:
Snare Drum: single stroke roll, single paradiddle, double stroke roll, and flams in a slow-fast-slow format.
Mallet Percussion: C, F, B-flat, and E-flat major scales in two octaves.
Louisiana
Junior
Youth Orchestra
The LJYO is open to string players in grades 6-8.
Winds, brass, and percussion players are eligible in grades 6-9.
Please submit your audition using the online registration form. Contact Conductor Ethan Archer via email at earche3@lsu.edu with any questions.
Note: There is a tuition payment of $250 due by the first rehearsal. This payment covers the entire season.
LJYO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
STRINGS
1) Play the following two scales. Play 2 octaves, if you can play 3 octaves please do so. Play quarter notes, we are listening for pitch and tone: G major and B-flat major.
2) Prepared solo piece of your choice. 2-3 minutes is enough, we are listening for phrasing, musicality, and rhythm.
WOODWINDS
1) Play the following two scales. Play one scale slurred, and the other one articulated:
G major and B-flat major. (Concert pitch)
2) Please play the appropriate short excerpt for your instrument. CLICK HERE to view the music, you may download or print it.
BRASS
1) Play the following two scales. Play one scale slurred, and the other one articulated:
C major and B-flat major. (Concert pitch)
2)Please play the appropriate short excerpt for your instrument. CLICK HERE to view the music, you may download or print it.
Louisiana junior string ensemble
The LJSE is open to string students in grades 1-5. Students should be able to read music, and have basic skills on their instrument. Please submit your audition using the online registration form. Contact Conductor Joy Keown-Bedillion at joy@gracenotesbr.com with any questions.
Note: There is a tuition payment of $250 due by the first rehearsal. This payment covers the entire season.
LJSE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
1) Pick 2 scales, please play as many octaves as you can.
2) Pick 2 different solo pieces to play. Please be sure to type in the names of your two solo pieces in the submission box along with the link to your video.