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EBYO Application INFORMATION
Auditions for the 2024-2025 season will be held by video audition only (either over Zoom or recorded and emailed).
New students
Please complete an online application form and submit through our website link. Once your application is received, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt with instructions on next steps.
New/potential Concert Orchestra members will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation or a video audition.
New/potential Symphony Orchestra members will be asked to submit a video audition. The video auditions can be recorded in any format and the video or a link to the video can be emailed to the orchestra manager (manager@ebyo.org). Be sure to download the appropriate music piece for your instrument. (Music excerpts are at the bottom of this page for both Concert Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra.)
Returning Students
All returning students that wish to advance to the Symphony orchestra or change their seating position within their current orchestra will need to submit an updated online application form and a video audition.
The conductor would also like to meet with all returning students for a Zoom interview to discuss goals for the coming school year (no audition needed). Please check the appropriate box on the online application form for a Zoom interview that will be held May 21, 2024. You will receive your Zoom interview appointment confirmation by email.
All audition videos need to be received no later than May 31, 2024. If you are unable to submit an audition video by this date or schedule a Zoom interview by this date, special arrangements will need to be made by email with manager@ebyo.org.
All video auditions and Zoom Interviews will be concluded by May 31, 2024. Final audition results will be sent by email no later than 7/4/24.
While EBYO membership is generally for the complete school year, students who participate in school marching band or who just wish to join at a later date will still be able to audition or interview to join our programs in January or March. Please complete the online application form. Once your application is received, you will be contacted with further information regarding submitting an audition video or scheduling a Zoom interview.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
First time applicants for the Symphony Orchestra will be required to play the audition music chosen by the conductor on the website (see below). Symphony Orchestra students do not need to perform scales in their audition video.
CONCERT ORCHESTRA STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
The EBYO Concert Orchestra is an inclusive orchestra. Applicants for the Concert Orchestra only need their music teacher's recommendation in order to join the orchestra. The teacher recommendation should be sent in an email to the EBYO Business Manager (manager@ebyo.org). If a student prefers, a video recording from the list below is also acceptable, in lieu of a teacher recommendation.
Concert Orchestra Strings
Violins, Violas, Cellos: Ability to play major scales in G, D, A in two octaves;
Solid knowledge of first position with a beginning understanding of third position;
Beginning vibrato is welcomed but not required;
Bassists are expected to play one octave in the keys of F Major and D Major.
Concert Orchestra Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion
You will be required to play one scale of your choice (Concert orchestra only) and record the audition music for Concert (intermediate level) or Symphony (advanced level) orchestras listed below.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email manager@ebyo.org.
2023-2024 Symphony Orchestra audition Music
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Bass.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Bassoon.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Cello.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Clarinet.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Flute.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - French Horn.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Oboe.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Percussion - Choose one page.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Trombone.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Trumpet.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Tuba.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Viola.pdf
EBYO Symphony Orchestra Audition Music - Violin.pdf
2023-2024 Concert Orchestra audition Music
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Bass.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Bassoon.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Cello.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Clarinet.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Flute.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - French Horn.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Oboe.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Percussion - Choose one page.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Trombone.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Trumpet.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Tuba.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Viola.pdf
EBYO Concert Orchestra Audition Music - Violin.pdf
Fees
There is no audition fee for any of the EBYO groups. If you are accepted as a EBYO musician there is a tuition fee per student per group for the 2024-2025 season. A limited number of scholarships based on financial needs are available.
Application Submission Methods
Fill in the on-line application form or
download the form, fill in and email to manager@ebyo.org or
download the form, print, fill in and mail to:
EBYO
P. O. BOX 3970
HAYWARD, CA 94540
(510) 483-1163
On Line Audition Application Form Preferred Method