fall 2022 auditions are now open!
Auditions are required for new students and students moving to a new ensemble.
Eligibility
To be eligible to audition, students must:
IMPORTANT
Santa Fe and Los Alamos Public Schools students: please copy and paste this link [https://airtable.com/shrnGJxIQ3DrRY8Q5] for a School Enrollment Verification Form, and send it to your school's orchestra or band director for completion.
- Be taking weekly private lessons on their instrument (if you do not currently have a teacher, please let us know and we'll connect you with an instructor)
- Be enrolled in the corresponding ensemble at their school, if such an ensemble exists.
IMPORTANT
Santa Fe and Los Alamos Public Schools students: please copy and paste this link [https://airtable.com/shrnGJxIQ3DrRY8Q5] for a School Enrollment Verification Form, and send it to your school's orchestra or band director for completion.
PLACEMENT CRITERIA
The outcome of a student's audition is based on the quality of their rhythm, tempo choice, intonation, pitch accuracy, tone, expressive elements, technique, and scale fluency.
Factors that determine a student’s placement include:
Factors that determine a student’s placement include:
- the student’s audition performance
- the student’s grade/age
- the balance and instrumentation of the SFYSA ensembles