AUDITIONS
Audition
Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Camerata Youth Orchestra. Our auditions are open to musicians of all races and cultures. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent the spread of the virus and protect all of us, all auditions will be held online, via Zoom.
Category
Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion and Keyboard
Eligibility
Grade 7 to 12
Audition Requirements
A solo piece of your choice, Scales and Sight Reading. Click here for details.
How to Apply
New member online auditions for the 2021-2022 are now open. Click here to start your application. Should you have any questions regarding auditions, please email: info@cameratanewjersey.org or call 551.800.1712
Audition Fee & Tuition
There is a non-refundable audition fee of $30. In addition to the audition fee, there are other fees and tuition.
Click here to READ MORE about tuition.
Click here to apply and pay audition fee NOW.
Audition Dates
New member auditions will be held May 24-27 & August 23-26 online via Zoom. Upon completing the online application, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom ID and Passcode.
What to Expect at Your Audition
Auditions are 10-15 minutes long, and are heard by the Music Director. Please test your Zoom sound settings prior to your audition.
During your audition you will be asked to perform a solo piece of your choice, scales and sight reading. Click here for details.
Rehearsal Information
Regular rehearsals will take place in accordance with physical distance guidelines. ‘New-Normal’ Rehearsals will take place in person, in small groups. September rehearsals might be held online. Subsequent rehearsals will be held at the NV Factory, located at 400 Sylvan Ave. STE 100, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. The first rehearsal of the CYO is scheduled for Friday, September 10, 2021.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid, in the form of partial tuition scholarships, may be provided to CYO Members based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funding. Please contact the CYO Office at info@cameratanewjersey.org or 551-800-1712 for more details.
Why should you join CYO?
Please watch below "Alumni interviews"
Question 1
WHY WOULD YOU RECOMMEND CYO?
Question 2
HOW DID CYO HELP DURING YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION?
Question 3
TELL US ABOUT YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS
Question 4
IN CONCLUSION ...
