join our family of ensembles - 2009-2010 registration package
Want to have a thrilling musical experience that combines high calibre music-making with loads of fun?
Our fall auditions for the Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra and TYWO Symphonic Winds will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2009. Registration for the TYWO Concert Winds will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2009. All auditions will take place at St. Michael's College School in Toronto (Bathurst & St. Clair West). All auditions are no longer than five minutes long, and we go out of our way to help make the experience as positive and stress-free as possible. We even serve juice and cookies!
Can’t make the auditions but still want to join?
We do hold informal auditions as well as open rehearsals throughout the season for both ensembles to fill any vacant positions, so if you still want to check us out, call 416-321-TYWO or e-mail our General Manager at inquiries@tywo.ca for more information. We'd love to have you.
Placement priority in the Wind Orchestra is reserved for those who audition on Sept. 13th.
For more information on how to join one of our two award-winning ensembles, call us at 416-321-TYWO, or contact General Manager at inquiries@tywo.ca
frequently asked questions:
Q. can I audition on more than one instrument?
A. yes you can. There is a $10 registration fee for each additional instrument.
Q. how do I decide which ensemble to audition for?
A. no problem! Look at the audition excerpts and decide which you might be more comfortable with. Also, adjudicators will make their recommendations as to which ensemble you would be best suited.
Q. if I miss the audition, will I still be able to apply?
A. yes - if there are spaces available for your instrument, we'll be happy to meet you. Spaces in the Wind Orchestra, however, are generally filled by applicants who audition on September 13.
Q. do I need an accompanist?
A. no!
Q. will the audition include any sight-reading?
A. no!
Q. how many adjudicators will there be?
A. two. And they are friendly!
repertoire
This season's repertoire will include selections from among the following:
| Alfred REED |
Russian Christmas Music |
| Percy GRAINGER |
I’m Seventeen Come Sunday |
| Frank TICHELI |
Wild Nights! |
| arr. Carmen DRAGON |
La Cucaracha |
| Guy WOOLFENDEN |
Gallimaufry |
| Adam GORB |
Awayday |
| arr. David MARLATT |
La Virgen de la Macarena |
| Modest MUSSORGSKY |
Pictures at an Exhibition |
| Gustav HOLST |
First Suite in E-flat for Military Band (Op. 28, No. 1) |
| Antonín DVORAK |
Serenade for Wind Instruments,
Cello & Double Bass in D minor, Op. 44 |
audition packages
The audition excerpts for the 2009-2010 are now available for download. Please note that they do not necessarily represent repertoire to be performed during this season.
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