OPYO Registration

Please note: OPYO requires its students to participate in their school orchestra or band when such programs exist. The name, email and phone number of the musician’s school music director is required to be listed on the application.
All students must register each season, whether new or returning members.

OPYO REGISTRATION FOR 2019-20 SEASON

* Indicates required field

Musician's Name *

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Last

Musician's Email *

Musician's Cell Phone *

Parent #1 Name *

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Last

Parent #1 Email *

Parent #1 Cell Phone *

Parent #2 Name *

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Last

Parent #2 Email *

Parent #2 Cell Phone *

Home Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Primary Instrument *

How long have you played your primary instrument? *

Private Music Teacher *

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Last

Do you participate in your school's orchestra or band program? Check all that apply: *

Your orchestra or band director's name *

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Last

Your director's phone *

Your director's Email *

Private Teacher's Email *

Private Teacher's Phone *

Musician's School (as of September 1, 2019) *

Musician's Grade Level during 2019-20 school year *

School District *

City, State of school location *

List any musical honors, scholarships, and/or awards you have received. *

Are you a returning OPYO member? *

If you have auditioned, talked to a conductor (i.e. at our open house), or participated in a previous season, to which ensemble were you assigned? *

YSO - Youth Symphony of the Ozarks (advanced) Presto (intermediate) Andante (beginner)

If you do not know which ensemble you are in, please send us a video recorded audition to youthorchestras@gmail.com. See below for audition instructions (or at our website under "Join OPYO").

OPYO Handbook / Terms of Agreement *

I have read and understood the OPYO handbook and agree to the terms.

Submit

Audition FAQ:

Audition Requirements:
Musicians auditioning for ANDANTE:

One-octave major or minor scale of your choice.
A solo excerpt that demonstrates your best playing (3 minutes or less) or orchestra music you are currently playing in your school ensemble (3 minutes or less).

Musicians auditioning for PRESTO:

Two-octave scale of your choice
A solo excerpt that demonstrates your best playing (3 minutes or less) or orchestra music you are currently playing in your school ensemble (3 minutes or less).

Musicians auditioning for YOUTH SYMPHONY OF THE OZARKS:

Strings: A three-Octave scale of your choice.
Strings: A solo excerpt that demonstrates your best playing. (3 minutes or less)
For woodwind, brass, and percussion: A solo excerpt that demonstrates your best playing. (3 minutes or less)

Who needs to audition?

ALL musicians NEW to OPYO.
ALL members who DID NOT participate the last season.
Returning OPYO members who wish to move up to a more advanced ensemble. (Andante to Presto or Presto to YSO.)
All winds and percussion (Fall Semester Only).

I can't make the live audition times. Can I audition after the posted dates and times?
Yes, however live auditions are preferred. Late auditions are contingent on ensemble space and conductor approval. Please complete the registration above and email a video of the audition requirements for your targeted ensemble to: youthorchestras@gmail.com. Audition videos must be continuous, unedited, and include all scales and excerpts. After review, an OPYO conductor will contact you with results and further information.