2020-2021 Audition Video Submission Deadlines
September 11, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Auditions being accepted on a rolling basis throughout 2020-2021 season.
Bravo Brass auditions are open to student brass and percussion players ranging in age from 12 through 21 years.
Audition Requirements
UPDATE - October 13, 2020: PYO Music Institute is still accepting auditions on a rolling basis for available positions in all ensembles for double bass, viola, oboe, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and percussion.
Bravo Brass Video Submission Guidelines
- All players are required to play their choice of a solo or two contrasting etudes. In addition, each player must perform the required excerpts for their instrument. Please download the required excerpts below.
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
- Trumpet players must be comfortable transposing C trumpet parts.
- Trombonists must read bass and tenor clefs.
- Percussionists should play timpani, snare drum and xylophone, and be able, if requested, to play cymbals and bass drum.
The applicant and/or parent/guardian agree that all decisions concerning placement and participation in the Bravo Brass program are at the sole discretion of the artistic staff, and that their decisions are final.
Annual tuition for the 2020-2021 season is $1795. A non-refundable deposit of $550 is due at the time an accepted student registers for the Bravo Brass program. Tuition balance is due by the first rehearsal of the concert season.
Financial Aid is available for those accepted students who demonstrate financial need. Applications are available upon request. Please contact the PYO office at eoatts@pyomusic.org or 215.545.0502 for more information.