Jane Ezbicki, Conductor

Jilene Van OpDorp, YRO Student Manager

Open by audition to upper intermediate pre-college string and wind players.  Students placed in YRO generally play with good intonation and tone quality, a variety of dynamics, and are comfrotable carrying their part independently while blending with the ensemble.  While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most menbers of YRO are in grades 8 - 12. 

Audition Information

Rehearsals: Saturday, 1:00 – 3:00 PM in Brown Hall

First Rehearsal: September 15, 2012

Upcoming Concerts:
December 8, 2012 at 12 PM - Jordan Hall
May 16, 2013 at 7:30 PM - Jordan Hall

Absence Requests

Please submit an Absence Request Form to YRO Student Manager, Jilene Van OpDorp or Lisa Husseini, Concert Ensemble Manager. Requests need to be submitted at least two weeks before the date of absence. We urge you to submit requests as soon as you know about them so that there is plenty of time for them to be approved. All absences must be approved by the NEC Prep Office, prior to the absence date.

You may submit it in using one of the following methods:

  • Print and hand deliver to the Prep Office at 241 St. Botolph Street, Room SB 120.
  • Fax your form to (617) 585-1135 attn: YRO
  • Mail to: NEC Preparatory School attn: YRO, 290, Huntington Avenue, Boston MA 02115-5018

You may also email a letter of request to YRO student manager, Jilene Van OpDorp.

NOTE: You will receive an email from the YROmanager when your absence has been approved.

Still have questions?

E-mail Jilene Van OpDorp, YRO Student Manager or Lisa Husseini, Concert Ensemble Manager or call (617) 585-1128.

2012-10-11


WITHOUT CRAFTSMANSHIP, INSPIRATION IS A MERE REED SHAKEN IN THE WIND. JOHANNES BRAHMS