Audition 2012
Introduction
The Asian Youth Orchestra (AYO) is made up of 100 talented musicians chosen by audition from among the best music students in
Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
They are together for six weeks each summer, initially for a three-week Summer Festival (Rehearsal Camp), and then to perform on tour for three weeks as young professionals with major international solo artists and conductors.
AYO's Distinguished Artist-Faculty
| Strings |
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Thanos Adamopoulos, violin |
Monnaie Opera, Brussels |
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Lynn Chang, violin |
The Boston Conservatory |
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William Pu, violin |
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra |
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Amy Chang, viola |
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra |
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Jay Liu, viola |
San Francisco Symphony |
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Rhonda Rider, cello |
Triple Helix Trio & The Boston Conservatory |
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David Sheets, double bass |
Minnesota Symphony |
| Woodwinds |
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Judith Ormond, flute |
Milwaukee Symphony |
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Jane Marvine, oboe |
Baltimore Symphony |
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Steven Barta, clarinet |
Baltimore Symphony |
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Giorgio Versiglia, bassoon |
Bergamo Festival Orchestra |
| Brass |
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Edward Allen, French horn |
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra |
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Edward Hoffman, trumpet |
Batlimore Symphony |
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James Olin, trombone & tuba |
Baltimore Symphony |
| Percussion |
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Chris Williams,
percussion |
Baltimore Symphony |
Harp
Shannon Chieh
National Symphony
Summer Festival (Rehearsal Camp) & Tour
In 2012, the Asian Youth Orchestra 22nd Summer Festival will run from 21 July, through 8 August 2012.
The Tour will begin on 9 August, and continue through 30 August 2012. At the
time of this announcement, AYO's 2012 tour will include performances in Hong Kong, Taipei, several cities in Mainland China, Gumma, Sendai and Tokyo, Japan.
Accommodations, meals and transportation will be provided by AYO throughout the Rehearsal Camp and Tour.
Repertoire
 Program A
Richard Pontzious, artistic director and conductor
Berlioz: Le Corsaire Overture
Debussy: La Mer
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique
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Program B
James Judd, principal conductor
Mahler: Symphony No. 9
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Invitation to Audition
Musicians who will have reached their 17th but not their 28th birthday
by 1 July 2012 are encouraged to apply.
For specific audition dates & venues, please contact your local AYO representative. Audition application fee may apply in some cities. Please check with your local representative.
Audition Dates
| Manila – Saturday,
4 February |
Taipei – Sat, 3 & Sun,
4 March
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Bangkok -- Sunday, 12 February
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Tokyo – Saturday, 10 March |
Kuala Lumpur – Wednesday, 15 February
Application deadline: Wed, 8 Feb |
Osaka – Sunday, 11 March |
Singapore – Sunday, 19 February
Application deadline: Sun, 12 Feb |
Seoul – *Note |
Hanoi – Tuesday, 21 February
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Shanghai – Tuesday, 13 March
Application deadline: Tue, 6 Mar |
Hong Kong – Sunday, 26 February
Application deadline: Mon, 20 Feb |
Beijing – Sunday, 18 March
Application deadline: Sun, 11 Mar |
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Guangzhou -- Saturday, 24 March |
*This year's audition for Korean candidates will be heard by DVD
recording. Korean students who wish to apply to AYO may do so by sending a DVD
recording showing candidate's ability to perform major and minor scales (pick 2
scales of your choice), 2 prepared pieces, and audition excerpts as listed on
AYO's website. Audition fee is US$50. You can pay by a US Dollar bank draft
payable to "Asian Youth Orchestra Limited". Please send your DVD together with
the bank draft to AYO Hong Kong Office before 20 March.
Application should be sent via internet. [Apply Now]
Application deadline: Please refer to your local representative.
If you are not able to audition in person, you may send a DVD to AYO's headquarters in Hong Kong, but be advised that we will not listen to the tape until we have heard all live auditions and your taped audition may only be considered in very rare circumstances.
DVDs sent to AYO must be received no later than 20 March 2012. An audition fee
of US$50 will be charged to those auditioning by DVD.
Audition Requirements
1. Major / Minor Scales
2. Contrasting movements from two compositions of the candidate's choice.
3. Sight-reading. Please click here for the
orchestral excerpts.
Results
Audition results will be announced on 31 March 2012. Applicants will receive notification by
email no later than 10 April. All musicians invited to join AYO will be required to pay a Registration fee.
Please feel free to write to us if you have any questions regarding the auditions or you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.
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