Steven Karidoyanes, Director
The NEC Youth Symphony is composed of advanced young musicians, most between the ages of 13 and 18. Members are selected from hundreds of applicants through annual auditions. YS is open to advanced pre-college string, wind, and percussion players.
As one of NEC's senior Preparatory School ensembles, the Youth Symphony has performed in NEC's Jordan Hall, Symphony Hall, and the Boston Opera House in a collaboration with the Boston Ballet School.
Additionally, this orchestra tours internationally every two years. In the summer of 2010, the Orchestra completed a 10-day tour of Budapest, Prague, Vienna and Bratislava. They will tour again in the summer of 2013.
Rehearsals: Saturday, 3:15 - 6:00, Williams Hall
First Rehearsal: September 17, 2011
2011-2012 Performances included:
2010-10-29 Cartoon Festival, Symphony Hall
2011-11-14 Jordan Hall Concert, 8pm
2011-01-30 Debussy and Massanet Celebration, 8pm, Jordan Hall
2011-05-24 Jordan Hall Concert 8pm NEC Youth Symphony perform Rimsky-Korsakov's Russian Easter Overture 2010-05-27
Fall Seating Auditions (for members only)
Seating Auditions: September 8-10, 2011
Seating auditions are 7 minutes long and can be scheduled after August 15, by logging into your account online.
Seating audition requirements: Prepare two solo works or two movements from the same work that represent contrasting styles. This usually means a fast, technical piece and a slower, more lyrical piece. In addition to the solo works, students must prepare the chosen YS seating excerpt that can be printed from the links below starting August 15, 2011
Solos: Regarding your solo selections, you have 4 minutes to make your best impression. Play something fast that shows your technical skill, then play something slow and lyrical. ALWAYS — Lead with your best stuff! [You don’t need to start at the beginning of a piece, for example, if your best stuff is in the middle.]
Fall YS Seating excerpts will appear here starting August 15, 2011.
Percussion-coming soon
Absence Requests
Please print and hand-in an Absence Request Form to YS manager or Concert Ensemble Manager, Rebecca Bogers. Requests need to be submitted at least two weeks before the date of absence. You may also fax your form into (617) 585-1135 or snail mail to:
NEC Preparatory School
Attn: Youth Symphony
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA. 02115
Still have questions?
Rebecca Bogers, Concert Ensemble Manager, (617) 585-1127.
Eddie Kass, YS manager
2011-06-09
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