New Member Information
We've got a seat for you! The HEART Youth Symphony welcomes all string, wind, and percussion players in grades 8-12 to audition. After being admitted to HYS and attending their first rehearsal, students may be invited to join the Advanced Level Ensemble in addition to playing in the Open Participation Ensemble. Whether just beginning their musical journey or building on years of playing, all students are encouraged to audition and become part of a dynamic group that values learning, collaboration, and a shared love of music.
Dues & Schedule
Annual dues are $400 per student. This can be paid as one full payment or $200 per semester, due at the student's first rehearsal with HYS.
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Rehearsals are held weekly, on Sundays from 2:00-4:00 PM, at First Baptist Church in Athens. The HYS presents two concerts per season, one in the fall and one in the spring.​
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Audition Requirements
Applications accepted year round.
Auditions are conducted by video submission.
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Instructions for the video submission:
*Please make sure that the applicant's full head, torso and instrument are in the frame.
Create an unlisted YouTube video containing:
1) Major scales for middle school All State Band and Orchestra auditions
Strings:
Violin - G and A major - at least 2 octaves
Viola and Cello - C and D major - at least 2 octaves
Double Bass - F and G major 2 octaves
Woodwinds and brass:
Concert F, Bb, Eb, Ab
Full range chromatic scale
Percussion:
Concert F, Bb, Eb, Ab on mallet instrument of choice
2) A 2-3 min solo of the student's choosing
Please do not play portions of band or orchestra music. If you need help finding a solo, please ask your private teacher or your school band/orchestra director.
**Percussion may choose two shorter solos and must include two different instruments (mallets and timpani, snare and timpani, mallets and snare, timpani and snare).
