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.
Prysm Strings and Prysm Strings Young Artists 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.
- Auditions are open to students ranging in age from 6 through 14 years.
- Students are selected and placed by the Directors in either Prysm Strings or Prysm Strings Young Artists based on musical, maturity and experience.
- Prysm Strings students must have finished Suzuki Book 4, Prysm Strings Young Artists students, Suzuki Book 2, or equivalent.
- Placement in either orchestra is based on the strength of the entire audition and at the sole discretion of the Directors.
- All students must be enrolled in private lessons.
Audition Requirements for PRYSM STRINGS YOUNG ARTISTS
- Prysm Strings Young Artists students should play the following required scales.
- Students are to bring one solo piece of their choosing from Suzuki Book 1 or 2 (or equivalent.)
Audition Requirements for PRYSM STRINGS
- Prysm Strings students should play the following required scales.
- Students are to play one solo piece of their choosing.
- All students considered for Prysm Strings must be proficient with vibrato.
- All Cellists must select scales which demonstrate the use of thumb position.
- Students are to prepare the following excerpt for their respective instrument:
Audition Requirements for Students to Advance from PRYSM STRINGS YOUNG ARTISTS to PRYSM STRINGS
- Prysm Strings Young Artists students should play the following required scales.
- Students are to play one solo piece of their choosing.
- All students considered for Prysm Strings must be proficient with vibrato.
- All Cellists must select scales which demonstrate the use of thumb position.
- Students are to prepare the following excerpt for their respective instrument:
The applicant and/or parent/guardian agree that all decisions concerning placement and participation in the Prysm Strings 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 Prysm Strings 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.