• We are so glad you are interested in auditioning for TRYPO!

    1. Please fill out this form for each auditioning student.
    2. Pay your $25 non-refundable application fee - one per auditioning student. You can pay online or mail a check to the TRYPO office, or you may request an application fee waiver. Details at the end of this form.
    3. Your completed application and $25 audition fee will enable you to audition for any of the four large ensemble programs begining in the Fall of 2020 (Young Peoples Orchestra [YPO], Wind Symphony [WS], Symphonette [SYM], and Percussion Ensemble [PE]). If you are applying to more than one ensemble, you do not need to submit a second audition fee. 

     

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  • Please tell us what instruments you are bringing to your audition:

    • Flute ONLY or Flute and piccolo [piccolo strongly encouraged]
    • Oboe ONLY or Oboe and English Horn
    • Bb Clarinet ONLY or Bb Clarinet and A Clarinet, Eb Clarinet and/or Bass Clarinet
    • Bassoon ONLY or Bassoon and contrabassoon
    • Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and/or Bari Sax
    • Bb Trumpet ONLY or Bb Trumpet and C Trumpet
    • Tenor Trombone ONLY or Bass Trombone ONLY or both Tenor and Bass trombones
  • In some cases, TRYPO may be able to lend you one of these doubling instruments if you are accepted to TRYPO but do not have access to one. If you do not have access to a doubling instrument and/or have not ever worked on one of these doubling instruments, tell us if you would be willing to work on it? 


  • TRYPO PROGRAM OPTIONS:

    Here is a summary of the auditioning ensembles. For more information about all TRYPO programs, please explore the Programs Menu at trypo.org. 

    • Young Peoples Orchestra (YPO): Advanced symphonic orchestra
      • Suggested ages 14-18
      • How to join: Spring 2020 audition required for open chairs in the 2020-21 Season. Ongoing auditions during the season for any open chairs.
      • Instruments: Strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harps 
      • Typically auditions in spring of each season. 
    • Wind Symphony (WS) : Advanced/intermediate wind ensemble
      • Suggested ages 14-18
      • How to join: Spring 2020 audition required for open chairs in the 2020-21 Season. Ongoing auditions during the season for any open chairs. 
      • Instruments: Woodwinds, brass, percussion
      • Typically auditions in spring of each season. 
    • Symphonette (SYM) : Intermediate string ensemble
      • Suggested ages 12-18
      • How to join: Spring 2020 audition required for open chairs in the 2020-21 Season. Ongoing auditions during the season for any open chairs.
      • Instruments: Strings
      • Typically auditions in spring of each season. 
    • Percussion Ensemble (PE): Advanced/intermediate percussion ensemble
      • Suggested ages 14-18
      • How to join: Members of YPO and Wind Symphony automatically accepted, audition required for any other interested students.
      • Enrollment takes place in the spring and fall 2020.
      • Instruments: Percussion
         
    • Apprentice Conductor Program (ACP): Study conducting with Mr. Worsdale
      • Ages: Open to musicians in 9th-12th grade.
      • How to join: Written application process opens fall 2020, open to members of TRYPO as well as any other program.
      • Instruments: Open to any young musician with interest in conducting. 
  • OTHER TRYPO PROGRAMS

    Here is a summary of other program options. For more information about all TRYPO programs, please explore the Programs Menu at trypo.org. Participation in these programs can happen in addition to or independently from the auditioned programs above. If you indicate interest in any of the programs noted below, you will receive information when enrollments are open. 

    • Youth Chamber Connection (YC2): Beginner to advanced small ensembles (quartets/quintets)
      • Suggested ages: YC2 can match students of all ages, all levels into small ensembles.
      • How to join: Enrollment takes place in fall 2020, video required for placement.
      • Instruments: Strings, woodwinds, brass
    • YC2 at Chautauqua Music Camps: Intermediate to advanced summer camp
      • Ages: Open to students completing 7th-12th grade in June 2021.
      • How to join: Application and placement video required.
      • Instruments: Strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion

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  • AUDITION SCHEDULING:

    Due to COVID-19 health concerns, auditions will be held by video audition. Look for an e-mail with our video audition guidelines

    YPO Violin: Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 2:00-8:00 PM
    YPO Cello: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 PM
    Percussion (YPO, WS & PE): Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 3:00-4:00 PM
    YPO Bass: Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 5:00-6:00 PM
    YPO Viola: Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 6:30-7:30 PM
    YPO Brass: Friday, May 29, 2020 from 2:30-4:30 PM
    Wind Symphony (Winds and Brass): Friday, May 29, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 PM
    YPO Woodwinds: Sunday, May 31, 2020 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
    Symphonette Auditions (Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass): Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

    TRYPO will accommodate student scheduling requests whenever possible, in the order that complete applications are received. Not all scheduling requests may be able to be accommodated, however. If you are unable to attend your live virtual audition, please contact staff@trypo.org as soon as possible.

  • PAYMENT OPTIONS: 

    You can pay with a credit card online, or you can send a check, cash, or money order to the TRYPO office (see address below). The cost is $25/auditioning student.

    FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: 

    As always, TRYPO is committed to its programs never having a financial barrier to participation. If your family has special circumstances and would like to request an application fee waiver, please select the appropriate option below. Financial aid for all TRYPO programs is always available to families that demonstrate need. 

    REGISTERING SIBLINGS OR MULTIPLE STUDENTS FOR AUDITIONS?

    No problem to write one check, or pay the credit card fee for multiple students

  • Please mail your payment to:
    TRYPO
    212 Ninth Street, Suite 601
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

    • Please include the auditioning student's or students' name(s) in the memo of the check.
    • Please include $25 for each auditioning student for whom you have filled out an application form. 
    • Please note: You do NOT need to print out this form and include it with the audition fee; just include the auditioning student's name or names in the memo of the check (or include a letter with the names).
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