Snyo Audition Form 2017 e1716

SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA Application and Audition Information Your adventure starts here! ing the Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) has been a life-changing experience for many of our and it could be for you too. Programmes The SNYO is recognised by the Ministry of Education as a National Project of Excellence. in mainstream secondary schools with sustained involvement in the SNYO will have their participation in the orchestra recognised in lieu of a school-based Co-Curricular Activity (CCA). The SNYO is managed by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, which is under the purview of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. The SNYO comprises two ensembles tailored to the skill levels of , offering each individual the and attention to develop his/her ensemble and orchestral playing skills. The Youth Orchestra (YO) is for young musicians who are performance ready, while the Youth Sinfonia (YS) is for young musicians who would benefit from developing the necessary ensemble skills to play symphonic works. The Youth Orchestra has an age limit of 21 years old and the Youth Sinfonia has an age range of 10 to 16 years old. At the SNYO, who have not previously taken private individual lessons or are learning a new instrument assigned by the Orchestra based on the Orchestra’s needs may be eligible for limited lesson subsidies. These lesson subsidies are offered at the discretion of the SNYO management and are not a hip entitlement. Commitment to SNYO Upon a successful audition, you will be offered SNYO hip. Accepting the SNYO hip will entail your promise to commit to all SNYO programmes. You will be required to attend all scheduled rehearsals and activities. Rehearsals generally follow the following schedule:  Youth Sinfonia: Saturdays, 10.30am – 1pm  Youth Orchestra: Saturdays, 2.30 – 5.30pm and Thursdays, 7 – 9pm Rehearsal frequency will typically increase during the week of the concert. The SNYO member is also expected to attend all other ad-hoc events organised for the SNYO such as camps, tours, workshops and masterclasses. SNYO taking major examinations such as the GCE ‘O’ or ‘A’ levels will be allowed to take one term of examination leave, typically from August to December, during their examination year. Applications for long-term examination leave are to be submitted at least one month in advance. As an SNYO member, you will get the opportunity to:  Benefit from an enriching orchestral experience  Share your ion for music with like-minded young musicians  Perform in Singapore and abroad  Participate in overseas tours, masterclasses and workshops Singapore National Youth Orchestra www.snyo.org.sg

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SNYO Audition Information 2017 Audition Dates: 1 April, 3 June, 9 September, 16 December Applications for each audition will close one month before the audition date. Applications received after the deadline will be retained for consideration at the next audition. We will notify you of the audition time and venue two weeks before the audition date should you be shortlisted. Results will be released one month after the audition. The SNYO is looking for young musicians who:  Are between 10 to 18 years old as of 1 January 2017*; and  Play an orchestral instrument**; or  Play the piano and are interested to learn an orchestral instrument*** * Applicants above the age of 16 are expected to play at an advanced level and possess ensemble playing skills in order to gain entry into the Youth Orchestra. ** Violinists / Pianists must have attained a standard of playing equivalent to ABRSM Grade 6 at age 10 or Grade 8 for those 12 years old and above. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. *** Pianists must have attained ABRSM Grade 8 in Piano (or equivalent) and be between ages 10 to 13 at the time of audition. Audition Guidelines The auditions will be conducted by the Principal Conductor, Assistant Conductor and/or tutor(s) of the SNYO and will comprise three components: 1.

Scales and Arpeggios  For violin and piano applicants: o Must be able to play all major and minor scales from memory. o Violinists are expected to be able to play scales in spiccato and in groupings of 3, 4, or 7 notes to a bow and might be requested to play up to 3 octaves.  For all other orchestral instruments: o Difficulty of the scales tested will depend on the technical level of the applicant. 2. Pieces  Two (2) contrasting pieces (unaccompanied), of which at least one must be a non-ABRSM exam piece: o Applicants are strongly encouraged to audition with pieces that are not in the ABRSM exam syllabus. An example of a good audition piece is an etude or a movement from a sonata or concerto that demonstrates technical facility and musicality. o The two pieces can be of any duration but the audition may stop the applicant halfway through the piece or request for specific sections of the music to be played. 3. Musicianship Tests  Applicants may be tested on sight-reading, sight-singing and aural skills.

All applicants are advised to give careful consideration to these guidelines before submitting the application for audition to the SNYO. Interested applicants who may not be able to fulfil all audition requirements can write to us at [email protected] to discuss your situation. Singapore National Youth Orchestra www.snyo.org.sg

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SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA Audition Application Form Please attention this form to the Singapore National Youth Orchestra via email, fax or post. Email [email protected] Fax +65 6602 4222 Post Singapore National Youth Orchestra Auditions, 11 Empress Place #01-02, Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore 179558

Personal Particulars Name as in port: ______________________________________________________ (please underline surname)

Date of Birth: __ __ / __ __ / __ __ __ __ D

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Age: _______

Gender: Male / Female

(as of 1 Jan 2017)

IC / FIN Number: _____________________

Citizenship: _________________ Race: ______________

Mobile Number: _____________________

Home Number: _______________________

Home Address: ___________________________________________ Postal Code: _________________ Applicant’s Email: __________________________________________________ Name of Parent: _________________________

Relationship to Applicant: Father / Mother / Guardian

Parent’s Number: ________________ Parent’s Email: ____________________________________ Name of School: ______________________________________ Level & Class: _____________________ Audition Instrument: ___________________ Highest Grade Attained (Practical): ___________ Highest Grade Attained (Music Theory): ___________ For Violinists only: Would you be willing to play the viola if offered? ☐ Yes

☐ No

☐ Unsure

For Pianists only: Choice of orchestra instrument to learn if audition is successful (Instruments available: Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Double Bass, Percussion)

1st Choice: ___________________________

2nd Choice: ___________________________

Other Information For how long have you been studying the instrument for which you are applying? _______ years Are you currently taking private individual lessons on your instrument? ☐ Yes

☐ No

Name of Private Music Teacher: ___________________________________ Name of School Music Instructor (e.g. Band Instructor): ___________________________________ Singapore National Youth Orchestra www.snyo.org.sg

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Are you proficient in any instrument(s) other than the audition instrument? ☐ Yes

☐ No

If ‘Yes’, please provide the following information: Instrument

Highest Grade Attained

Do you have any ensemble / orchestral playing experience? ☐ Yes

Years Studied

☐ No

If ‘Yes’, please indicate details of hip: Name of Ensemble

Duration of Participation

Position

School CCA Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No

Additional Information (if any): ___________________________________________________________

Did you your current school via the Direct School ission (DSA) Exercise? ☐ Yes Do you intend to a school via DSA in future? ☐ Yes Have you auditioned for the SNYO in the past? ☐ Yes Were you previously a member of the SNYO? ☐ Yes

☐ No

☐ No

☐ Unsure

☐ No (If ‘Yes’, please state when: _________ ) ☐ No (If ‘Yes’, please state when: _________ )

How did you find out about the SNYO audition? (please select all that apply) ☐ SSO website

☐ SNYO website

☐ CCA teacher

☐ Friends

☐ SNYO Facebook page

☐ Private music teacher

☐ Band / Ensemble conductor

☐ SNYO concerts

☐ School teacher

☐ Other(s): _____________________________

I have read and accepted the information stated on this form and hereby submit my application for the audition. I certify that all information provided above is complete and accurate.

_________________________ Signature of Applicant

_________________________ Signature of Parent / Guardian

_______________________ Date

(for applicants below the age of 18)

Singapore National Youth Orchestra www.snyo.org.sg

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