JOIN US
If you play any orchestral instrument to at least Grade 6 standard, we’d love to meet you.
Auditions take place at the orchestra’s rehearsal venue, Whitchurch High School, annually. Dates are published through schools and on the Youth Orchestra’s website, Twitter, and Facebook accounts.
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Where? Auditions will be held at:
Whitchurch High School (Lower School) Glan-Y-Nant Terrace, Whitchurch, CARDIFF, CF14 1WL.
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Audition requirements:
At the audition you will be asked to play 2 contrasting pieces of music (grade 6+), scales and arpeggios of the appropriate grade and some sight-reading.
Auditions for entry in September 2023 will be held in July 2023.
Strings: Wednesday 5th July 6.00 - 8.00pm
Woodwind: Monday 3rd July 6.00 - 7.00pm
Brass: Tuesday 4th July 6.00 - 7.00pm
Harps & Percussion: Friday 30th June 5.00 - 6.00pm
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Next Audition Series:
June /July 2023. Auditions are by appointment only. Please contact us on CCVGYOA@gmail.com to arrange an appointment time.
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Entry requirements: grade 6 and above (grades are a guide, not a requirement)
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Age guidance: 13+
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Weekly rehearsals at Whitchurch High School every Friday 6.30-9pm
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Concerts at prestigious venues including BBC Hoddinott Hall
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Annual residential courses
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Biennial European concert tours including the opportunity to join our Italy Concert Tour in August 2023.
HOW TO FIND US
Whitchurch Lower High School
Glan-Y-Nant Terrace
Whitchurch
CARDIFF
CF14 1WL
