Instrumental Concerto and Vocal Soloist Auditions

All orchestras include concertos (works for soloist with an orchestra) as part of their natural programming. We feel it is very important to give concerto opportunities to young people rather than just using already established soloists . But because playing solo with an orchestra requires considerable confidence based on sound and highly developed technical and musical skills we feel that auditions are the best and fairest way to give those who wish to perform a concerto a chance to be heard. This is done in a friendly and supportive atmosphere with piano accompaniment and the panel then choose one or more outstanding performers, who are playing an appropriate work, the chance to perform with orchestra.

Eligibility

All players and vocal soloists of 21 years or less living in Sussex.

Awards

Performances of chosen concerto soloists with Brighton Youth Orchestra (BYO) and its younger counterpart the Brighton and Hove Youth Philharmonia (BHYP) or with associated ensembles.

Performances of chosen vocal soloists to perform some jazz numbers with Brighton & Hove Big Band (BHBB)

Preliminary Round

Potential soloists should prepare a tape, CD, video or mini disk for the first round from which a number of candidates will be chosen for the final. Recordings should arrive, with application form, by Friday 2nd June.

Date of Auditions

Sunday afternoon 2nd July.

Performers, parents and friends can attend these auditions which are held in a friendly atmosphere and where feedback is given in the form of a verbal adjudication at the end.