2024-2025 AMP Youth Orchestras Auditions

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the 2024-2025 AMP Youth Orchestras!

ABOUT THE AMP YOUTH ORCHESTRAS

The AMP Youth Orchestras are the most advanced instrumental ensembles at AMP and are designed for young musicians in middle and high school who are already experienced performers.

Performing both standard symphonic music and musical genres representing the culture of the communities we serve, it is our goal for the AMP Youth Orchestras to become one of the top youth training orchestra programs in the country.    

The AMP Youth Orchestras consist of three ensembles: Junior Youth Orchestra Level I, Junior Youth Orchestra Level II, and Senior Youth Orchestra. 

All ensembles include: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, orchestral percussion.

The Junior Youth Orchestra Level I is for beginner to early intermediate players, Music Level 1 - 2.

The Junior Youth Orchestra Level II is for intermediate to advanced players, Music Level 2 - 4.

The Senior Youth Orchestra is designed for advanced players, Music Level 4 - 6. 

AUDITION INFORMATION

Auditions will be held on the following dates at the AMP Center:

August 26 - August 30, 2024

After completing the audition application, you will be emailed information on how to select an audition day and time. Please click here to review the audition requirements.

To prepare auditionees for the Youth Orchestras auditions, we will hold an Orchestra Boot Camp. The AMP Youth Orchestras Boot Camp will be held on August 3 - 25. For more information regarding the boot camp, please click here.

REHEARSAL & CONCERT SCHEDULE

All AMP Youth Orchestra students attend two (2) rehearsals per week:

Junior Youth Orchestra Level I:

        Monday: 6:30PM - 8:00PM

        Saturday: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Junior Youth Orchestra Level II:

     Thursday: 6:30PM - 8:00PM

     Saturday: 9:00AM - 11:00AM

Senior Youth Orchestra:

     Tuesday: 6:30PM - 8:30PM

     Saturdays: 11:30PM - 1:30PM

During the AMP Youth Orchestras season, there are three major concerts students must participate in. These concerts take place on the following dates:

Holiday Concert: December 14, 2024

Music of the African Diaspora Concert: February 8, 2025

Youth Choirs & Youth Orchestras Joint Spring Concert: May 3, 2025

TUITION

All students receive a full scholarship covering tuition.

REGISTRATION FEE

AFTER acceptance into the program, each student will have to pay a $25 non-refundable registration fee ($10 for each additional sibling) per school year. Before completing your registration, you will be asked to pay the registration fee. Payment plans are available. Please note: No student will be turned away due to financial hardship.