Apply now to the New York Youth Symphony's 2024/25 Season!

Apply now to the New York Youth Symphony's 2024/25 Season!

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I am interested in applying for one or more of the following (Please select all the program(s) you would like to apply for):*

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The deadline to apply for this program has passed. We look forward to seeing you apply for this program next season!
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CHAMBER MUSIC SUPPLEMENTAL FORM
Please list current solo repertoire:*
Please list your school / music school & any chamber music experience (NYYS, school, festival, camp, etc):*
List a couple of recent chamber music works studied:*
List chamber music you would like to study:*
Are you applying with a pre-formed group? If so, please list colleagues' names. Do you have an ensemble type preference (i.e. string quartet, piano trio, mixed instruments, etc)?*
Can you rehearse & coach at our home?*

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Do you have a piano at your home?*

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List your rehearsal and coaching time availability (four possible days and times):*
List schedule conflicts (afterschool activities, Saturday classes/school, etc. No need to note regular school schedule):*
Does your private teacher know you are auditioning for this program?*

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Composition Supplemental Form
Please upload a minimum of one (1) recent composition, both the score & audio recording. MIDI files are also acceptable.
Please upload both Original Score #1 and Audio Recording #1 here*

Please use PDF for your score, and .mp3 file for your audio.
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Please upload both Original Score #2 and Audio Recording #2 here (OPTIONAL)

Please use PDF for your score, and .mp3 file for your audio.
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How did you hear about the NYYS Composition Program?*
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What do you hope to achieve by participating in the NYYS Composition Program?*
What types of pieces have you written?*
With which composition teachers have you studied and for how long?*
Briefly describe a significant musical experience:*
List some of your favorite living composers:*
What music would you like to learn more about?*

MTS Supplemental Form
I consider myself a (check all that apply):*

ComposerSinger-SongwriterPlaywrightMusicianLyricistPoetActorOther
Please attach two (2) original work samples. Your work samples can belong to any of the following categories:
- An original song (attach as MP3 recording)
- An original composition (attach as MP3 recording)
- An original lyric (attach as a PDF)
- An original poem (attach as a PDF)
- An original scene (attach as a PDF)
If you are attaching an original song or composition, please attach a SECONDARY document with the lyrics as well (attach as a word doc/PDF).
Work Sample #1*

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Please tell us about your work sample #1 in a few sentences. Is it from a larger work? Did you co-create it with any other artists? What inspired you to create it? How does it reflect who you are as a person and/or artist?*
Work Sample #2*

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Please tell us about your work sample #2 in a few sentences. Is it from a larger work? Did you co-create it with any other artists? What inspired you to create it? How does it reflect who you are as a person and/or artist?*

Conducting Supplemental Form
Have you participated in the NYYS Conducting Program in the past?*

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Please describe in a few paragraphs: What were some of the most important things you have learned from participating in the program in the past? What are you looking for in the program this year, and what areas of your conducting do you want to focus on this year?*
Please write your response in 350-500 words
Please describe in a few paragraphs: Your conducting experience (if any), why you are interested in studying conducting, why you would like to join the NYYS Conducting Program specifically, and what your goals are for the year:*
Please write your response in 350-500 words
Please provide contact information for a reference/recommender (preferably a musician or a teacher who has worked with you) who can speak on your qualities as a musician and a person.
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Please upload a video clip of your conducting. We recommend you upload the video on YouTube and provide the link below. It can be unlisted, but please make sure the video is not hidden.

This is OPTIONAL. Video is not required for you to apply to the program. If you don’t have any videos yet, we still encourage you to apply
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Application Payment & Financial Aid
I understand that if I am accepted into a NYYS program (except Crescendo), that there is a registration fee for each program.*
Would you like to apply for Financial Aid?*
Combined parent(s)'s total salary & wages on 2023 taxes if applicant is claimed as a dependent or the applicant's total salary & wages on 2023 taxes if they are NOT claimed as a dependent*
Please upload your most recent tax return that proves the above claim *

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Please briefly explain any additional circumstances that support your request for financial aid:*
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By signing here, I certify that I meet one or more of the eligibility conditions for financial aid, and that, if request by the New York Youth Symphony, I will provide documentation in support of the eligibility indicated above.
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