The Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra, now celebrating its 21st concert season, is comprised of around 50 students from all over Central Texas. Membership is by audition. Rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoons, mostly at Baylor University with a few at McLennan Community College.
In addition, the orchestra holds a Concerto Competition each spring for the following year. The winner receives a full WSYO tuition award for the following year, as well as a solo performance in the next Spring Concert.
Sponsor:
Waco Symphony Council
Music Director:
Dr. Michael Alexander, Associate Professor of String Music Education, Baylor University.
Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Coordinator:
Ms. Dawn Melton, Director of Bands at Midway Middle School
Sunday, August 29, 2010, 1-6 p.m. (by appointment only)
McCrary Music Building, Baylor University
Auditions will be by appointment only, between 1:30 and 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, contact Doug Dotson, WSYO Administrator, at 254-732-4435 or e-mail at douglas.dotson@hotmail.com.
(MAY AUDITIONS ONLY) Students may also opt to use their audition to compete in the 2010 Concerto Competition. The winner of the competition receives a full tuition award for the 2010-11 Season, as well as a solo performance at the Spring, 2011 concert.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Scales in the keys of A, D, G, C, F, Bb and Eb major, and a prepared solo.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCERTO COMPETITION:
Document Downloads (PDF)
General Information
Parent Auxiliary and Payment Form
Musician Agreement
2010-2011 Rehearsal Schedule
For information concerning the Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra, please call the Waco Symphony at 254-754-0851.