Next Auditions

Auditions to join the 2019-20 season will be held August 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2019, at Antonio Violins, Mason.  If you are new to NCYO, please e-mail us at marvarasmussen@aol.com to receive an invitation to sign up for an audition time.  If you have any questions, contact the directors to schedule an audition date and time.  An audition form can also be mailed or e-mailed.

Concertino Orchestra audition requirements:  One octave scales:  C, G, D, A, F; one prepared solo, Suzuki book 1-2-3 or OMEA HS Class C or equivalent; sightreading.  Students that know 2-octave scales may play them.  First violins need to be in Suzuki Book 2-3 or beyond, or the equivalent, and play 2 octave G and A scales in addition to one-octave C, D, and F.

Cadet Orchestra audition requirements: Two octave scales:  A, G, C, D, F (first violins also 3-octave G and A); one prepared solo, Suzuki Book 3-4-5, OMEA HS Class A, B, C or equivalent; at least one semester previous orchestra experience; sightreading.  First violins need to be in Suzuki Book 4 or beyond, or the equivalent, play 3 octave G, and A scales in addition to the other 2 octave scales.

Senior Orchestra audition requirements:
Private lessons; effective use of vibrato; three octave scales up to 4 sharps and 4 flats; one prepared solo, Violin 1: HS OMEA Class A; Violin 2: Suzuki Book 5 and above, HS OMEA Class A, B or equivalent, violas and cellos Suzuki mid-book 4 and above or equivalent; two semesters previous orchestra experience; Senior excerpts and sightreading.

Solos for all orchestra levels should be approximately 2 minutes, and be indicative of current technique skills.

Next Performances

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Mulhauser Barn.
Sunday, Dec. 8 at Mason United Methodist Church, corner of Tylersville and Mason-Montgomery Roads.  Free.

Recent Performances

Tuesday, July 4:  7:00 p.m. Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria
Saturday, July 6:  5:00 p.m. House of Music, Vienna, Austria
Sunday, July 7:  10:10 a.m. Muzikverien, Vienna, Austria--Summa Cum Laude International Music Festival
Sunday, July 7:  3:00 p.m. Muth, Vienna, Austria

   Summer Camps

Suzuki Camp:  June 17-21, 2019, at Rasmussen Music Studio. For violin, viola, and cello Suzuki students Books 1-7

Youth Orchestra Camp:  TBA at Rasmussen Music Studio.  Level 1 for violin, viola, cello, and bass students new or with 1 year string class/orchestra experience.  Level 2 for students in Book 2 and up with 2+ years string class/orchestra experience.  Registration may be done online--contact MarvaRasmussen@gmail.com for an invitation to register through SignUpGenius.

6th Grade Beginning String Camp:  Wed and Thurs  August 7-8, 2019, 9:30-11:00 a.m. at Mason United Methodist Church.   Registration may be completed online--contact MarvaRasmussen@gmail.com for an invitation to register through SignUpGenius.

Contact marvarasmussen@aol.com for a flier.