Musical Arts Youth Orchestra
726 N. Walnut Street • Bloomington, IN 47404 • www.mayomusic.org • 812-671-0435
Symphony & Concertina Orchestras
This full symphonic ensemble is open by audition to interested young string, wind, brass, and percussion players.
Participants rehearse weekly and perform at least one to two concerts each semester in Monroe and surrounding counties. Repertoire is selected by a music committee and includes works by Classical, Romantic and Modern composers.
Players will be placed in the Symphony Orchestra or in the apprentice level ensemble, Concertina. All players will perform a side-by-side performance at each concert. Younger players will work on mastery of technical skills using adapted or selected Classical pieces. Symphony players will work on musicianship and mastery of technical skills and perform with the Concerto Competition winners and play the premiere of the annual Composition Competition winner.
Participants rehearse weekly and perform at least one to two concerts each semester in Monroe and surrounding counties. Repertoire is selected by a music committee and includes works by Classical, Romantic and Modern composers.
Players will be placed in the Symphony Orchestra or in the apprentice level ensemble, Concertina. All players will perform a side-by-side performance at each concert. Younger players will work on mastery of technical skills using adapted or selected Classical pieces. Symphony players will work on musicianship and mastery of technical skills and perform with the Concerto Competition winners and play the premiere of the annual Composition Competition winner.
Jose Valencia, Music Director
Listen to the Symphony Orchestra perform a short excerpt of Hapuango.
Symphony & Concertina Auditions
Auditions are held the fourth weekend in May of each year on Sunday afternoon & Monday evening.
Seating auditions will be held the fourth weekend in August of each year on Sunday afternoon & Monday evening.
Interested musicians who missed auditions are invited to schedule a private audition by emailing kristen@mayomusic.org.
Rehearsals are held on Monday nights. All orchestra positions will be filled during the fall auditions. Auditions will be held in January if vacancies occur.
Chamber Music: 6:00-7:00 pm on select Mondays
Concertina: 6:00-7:00 pm (select Mondays side-by-side until 7:30 pm)
Symphony: 7:00-9:00 pm (Mondays)
Sinfonia: 9:00-9:30 pm (select Mondays)
Seating auditions will be held the fourth weekend in August of each year on Sunday afternoon & Monday evening.
Interested musicians who missed auditions are invited to schedule a private audition by emailing kristen@mayomusic.org.
Rehearsals are held on Monday nights. All orchestra positions will be filled during the fall auditions. Auditions will be held in January if vacancies occur.
Chamber Music: 6:00-7:00 pm on select Mondays
Concertina: 6:00-7:00 pm (select Mondays side-by-side until 7:30 pm)
Symphony: 7:00-9:00 pm (Mondays)
Sinfonia: 9:00-9:30 pm (select Mondays)
- New members who want to join the MAYO Symphony Orchestra must take entrance auditions.
- Returning violin players who wish to change his/her current position (ie. Violin 2 to Violin 1)
- Returning members will audition for seating.
Eligibility
There is no minimum age for participation but applicants in grades 8 and lower may audition only with the permission (indicated by a signature on the application) of their private teacher or, if that's not possible, a parent or guardian. IU non-music majors: Registered IU students are also invited to take the audition.
MAYO members are expected to participate in their public school music programs.
Every musician must audition each year, regardless of previous MAYO participation, in order to participate in the current season.
MAYO members are expected to participate in their public school music programs.
Every musician must audition each year, regardless of previous MAYO participation, in order to participate in the current season.