Check out these local opportunities if you're looking for more music outside of the school day!
*updated for 2024!
*updated for 2024!
AUDITIONS: Wednesday, May 22, 2024!
REGISTER ONLINE! (Deadline: May 13, 2024) |
A not-so-hidden gem of the Dublin City Schools orchestra program since its inception in 2000, DYSO is a group specifically for Dublin orchestra students! Students from all five middle schools, all three high schools, and several elementary schools meet after school for weekly rehearsals and perform concerts throughout the school year. All Dublin orchestra students currently in grades 4-8 are eligible to audition.
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Audition Process Information
Video Submissions due: May 6, 2024 |
For students in grades 3-7, Junior Strings is an excellent group to gain introductory experience in a large string orchestra setting. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday afternoons during the school year.
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Audition Process Information
Video Submissions due: May 6, 2024 |
For students in grades 6-9, Chamber Strings is a fantastic learning opportunity. Dr. Robert Gillespie, recently retired Director of String Education at The Ohio State University, leads this group. Thanks to a partnership between the Columbus Symphony and The Ohio State University School of Music, undergraduate and graduate students work with Chamber Strings as part of their String Teacher education. Weekly rehearsals take place on Tuesday afternoons.
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Audition Process Information
Video Submissions due: May 6, 2024 |
For students in grades 7-10, Repertory Orchestra is the next level of the Columbus Symphony Youth programs (formerly known as "Cadet Orchestra"). Students perform a variety of traditional classical works, with the addition of winds/brass/percussion in a "full orchestra" setting. Weekly rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings.
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Students entering grades 8-12 are eligible to audition for the YPCO. This full orchestra experience includes two concert mini-seasons each year (September-November, January-March). Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings at Otterbein University in Westerville.
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Chamber Music Connection is an organization based in Worthington that offers students the opportunity to not only play together in a chamber orchestra, but also to perform in a small-group chamber ensemble like a trio, quartet, or quintet. Participating students receive weekly coaching in ensemble skills. The experience of being the only performer on an instrument part working with others is a unique setting that helps students build independence and confidence in their abilities. (And it's fun!) See the CMC website for information about registering for the next session.
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