Audition Requirements

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Audition Requirements

The Pittsburgh Philharmonic is pleased to announce its Summer Student Program 2017. High school instrumental students entering grades 8 – 12 are invited to audition for an opportunity to play side by side with the members of the Philharmonic for the entire summer season. Pittsburgh Philharmonic summer students work and play in a mentoring environment with experienced adult musicians. There may also be opportunities to play in small ensembles or chamber groups. These groups will be formed dependant upon instrumentation of the accepted summer students. Upon acceptance, the fee for the summer program is $50.

Audition requirements: Violin, viola ‘cello: Major Scales: 3 sharps and 3 flats memorized Solo: PMEA Grade level selection or Suzuki book 4 and higher Bass: Major Scales: 3 sharps and 3 flats memorized Solo: PMEA Grade level selection Woodwinds and brass: Major Scales: 3 sharps and 3 flats memorized Solo: PMEA Grade level selection Percussion: Solo: PMEA Grade level selection

Auditions: by appointment or Monday evening, May 22

Rehearsal Dates: Mondays, dates to be announced, at Scotus Hall at Mt. Alvernia in Millvale, 7:15-9:45 PM.

Performance dates: Tuesday, July 4 Fourth of July Celebration, Zelienople Friday, July 14 Moon Township Park Two or three more dates to be announced. In the past we have performed at Bach, Beethoven and Brunch and Crafton.

Summer Student Program 2017

Applicant Information

Name______Date of Birth___/___/___ __

Address______

City______County ______State____ Zip Code______

Email______Phone Number______

Parent’s Names ______

Address (if different) ______

Phone______Email______

Instrument______Years played______

Education Information School ______2016 /2017 Grade 7 8 9 10 11 Please circle one School Address______School Phone______

School Music Director______School Email______

School Ensemble (s) ______

Private Music Teacher______Email______

Teacher’s Address______

Years of Private Study______Additional Ensemble(s) ______

______

Previous solo experience ______

Awards, Competitions, Workshops, and Summer Programs______

______

I certify all the information provided on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand the decision of the Audition Panel will be final. Applicant Signature______

Parent Signature______

Teacher Signature______

Please send this completed application to:

The Pittsburgh Philharmonic c/o John Ott 91 N Jackson Ave. Apt. 3 Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Additional questions? Contact [email protected]

There is no application or audition fee. Upon acceptance a $50.00 fee per student for the Summer Student Program is payable to the Pittsburgh Philharmonic.

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