AYS will continue with a virtual semester for Spring 2021 !!

The format for these sessions will be the same as last semester. There will be forms made for each event, and you will sign up for it and receive an email with the unique zoom link for the session.

Please Scroll down for the links.

AYS Spring 2021 – Zoom Links

1/26 – Rehearsal

2/2 – Master Class

2/9 – Rehearsal

2/16 – Q&A with professional Clarinetist, Lauren Murphy

2/23 – Virtual Rehearsal

3/2 – A Night of Music Theory with Shane Williams

3/9 – Virtual Rehearsal

3/16 – Q&A with Former AYS member Ben Duke

3/23 – Virtual Rehearsal

3/30 – A Night of Music History – Grant Unnerstall

4/6 – Virtual Rehearsal

4/13 – Master Class

Member Info

Alton Youth Symphony Audition Requirements

Scales, Strings: *Violin, Viola, Cello C, D, & G Major (2 Octaves) *Bass C, D, & G Major (1 Octave)

Scales, Woodwinds/Brass: All Instruments – C,G,D, & F Major (1 Octave)

Scales, Percussion: Played on a mallet keyboard instrument – G, D, & F Major (1 Octave)

All Instruments: Solo/Etude that demonstrates strength and abilities.
All Instruments: Sight reading that will be given at the audition

Chamber Group Audition Requirements (Strings ONLY)

Scales: *Violin: C, D & G (2 octave) G Major (3 octave) * Viola/Cello: G &D (2 octave) C Major (3 octave) * Bass: C, G, & D (1 Octave)

Solo or Etude: *Piece should demonstrate strengths and abilities

Sight Reading: *Given at audition

*Student must be an active AYS member in good standing with consistent or perfect attendance, positive attitude, hard worker, responsible, prepared and able to follow directions.

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