Auditions

The MLYS is open to intermediate through advanced young musicians who play string, wind, brass or percussion instruments. We will be holding auditions in August for the season. Auditions are required of every musician, even those returning from the previous year. The MLYS is inviting new musicians to audition. Auditions are scheduled as follows:

Location	Date
Sonora HS	08/16/2011 04:30 PM
Motherlode Music in Jackson	08/18/2011 04:30 PM

For young musicians, we encourage you to learn about and develop your auditioning skills. This will be a great asset throughout your musical career.

Ask your teachers to help you prepare for an audition. We will make the process as easy and comfortable as possible.

Audition guidelines:

Prepare a short 2-3 minute solo to highlight your skills.
Know your scales. Be able to play at least 2 octaves in the major and minor keys.
- 1 major scale: D major or F major (major scale for your own instrument)
- 1 relative minor scale and
- 1 chromatic full range scale
You'll be asked to sight read. Practice sight reading and counting simple tunes that you've never heard before.
Dress casual