Camerata New Jersey

Audition

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Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Camerata Youth Orchestra & Chamber Choir.  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

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Philharmonic Orchestra:  Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion and Keyboard

Chamber Choir:  Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass

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Eligibility

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Philharmonic Orchestra: Grade 7 to Grade 12

Chamber Choir:  Grade 7 to Grade 12

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Audition Requirements

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Philharmonic Orchestra:  A solo piece of your choice, Scales and Sight Reading. Click here for details.

Chamber Choir:  A song of your choice, Scales and Sight Reading

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How to Apply

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New member online auditions for the 2020-2021 CYOC 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

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Audition Fee & Tuition

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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.

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Audition Dates

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New member auditions will be held August 20 through September 3 online via Zoom. Upon completing the online application, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to schedule your audition online.  ​​

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 Philharmonic is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2020 and Saturday, September 12, 2020 for Chamber Choir.  ​

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Financial Aid

 

Financial Aid, in the form of partial tuition scholarships, may be provided to CYOC Members    based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funding. Please contact the  CYOC Office at info@cameratanewjersey.org  or 551-800-1712  for more details.

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Why should you join CYO?

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Please watch below "Alumni interviews"