ENGLEWOOD, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012 – The Bergen Youth Orchestras (BYO), one of the leading youth orchestra programs in the greater New York area, seeks advanced youth musicians who play brass instruments, as well as the
viola, bass, timpani and percussion for its 2012-2013 season.
Musicians must be of high school age or younger, and if accepted, will be placed into one of the BYO’s three distinct performance sections -- Concert Strings, Philharmonia and the more advanced Symphony – based on musical ability. The Bergen Youth Orchestras’ musicians currently range in age from 6-years-old through 18 years of age.
Specific needs include horn, trumpet, trombone and tuba players. Those interested in scheduling an audition or in need of more information should call the BYO at 201-569-1625. The audition fee is $50. More details about auditions and the Bergen Youth Orchestras can be found at http://bergenyouthorchestra.org/byo_handbook.pdf.
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“Our orchestras provide an excellent opportunity for young musicians to show off their talents and expand their musical experience,” said Eugene Minor, Music Director of the Bergen Youth Orchestras. “The orchestra complements young musicians’ other playing opportunities by offering
a social, team-based environment in which everyone works together to build a great sound.”
The Bergen Youth Orchestras, founded in 1968, typically performs three concerts a year at venues throughout Bergen County.
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The BYO Symphony is a full symphony orchestra for
advanced young musicians exploring standard to unusual symphonic works. The BYO Philharmonia is an intermediate ensemble that examines both standard and arranged repertoire. The BYO Concert Strings is an entry-level string orchestra designed for the early ensemble
experience.
About the Bergen Youth Orchestras
The Bergen Youth Orchestras, based in Englewood, N.J., was founded in 1968 and prides itself on allowing capable students the ability to work in a professional environment. The non-profit orchestras are dedicated to providing
young musicians with exceptional training and the opportunity to perform diverse orchestral literature. Students are exposed to music that is both energetic and artistically distinguished. The BYO has performed under music director Eugene Minor in many distinguished venues including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and Avery Fisher Hall with the New York Philharmonic. For more information, visit BYO’s website at http://www.bergenyouthorchestra.org.
