Auditions
Primary auditions for the WCYO take place in June for the following season. However, applications for select auditions take place on an on-going basis throughout the year. Please call the WCYO office at 203-894-8786 or email us for more information on the application process or with questions regarding auditions.
APPLICATION OPTIONS
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Symphony Orchestra
The WCYO Symphony Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra comprised of advanced string, woodwind, brass and percussion musicians. Musicians range in age from 13 to 18. The Symphony Orchestra rehearses weekly on Thursday evenings during the school year and performs four to five concerts each season.
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String Ensemble
The WCYO String Ensemble is designed for developing middle and high school musicians. As String Ensemble members, students will strengthen the basic building blocks of ensemble participation, which will prepare them for future Symphony Orchestra membership. The String Ensemble rehearses weekly on Thursday evenings during the school year and performs three to four concerts each season.
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Wind Ensemble
The WCYO Wind Ensemble is designed for developing middle and high school woodwind, brass and percussion musicians. Areas of instruction include technique, balance, articulation, rhythm, tone production, dynamics and musicality. As Wind Ensemble members, students will strengthen these building blocks of ensemble participation, which can help prepare them for future Symphony Orchestra membership. The Wind Ensemble rehearses weekly on Thursday evenings during the school year and performs three to four concerts each season.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
TUITION PAYMENT
Tuition is due upon acceptance into a WCYO program.
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The Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra