The Mentorship Program provides opportunities for aspiring musicians to work with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra's professionals on performance technique and musicianship. This unique Mentorship Program is custom designed for upper grade music students, aged 14 - 22. Selected participants will have the opportunity to perform side-by-side with the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra musicians on the Masterworks Series, exposing these young talents to exceptionally challenging and rewarding repertoire, helping ensure a symphonic musical tradition for the enjoyment of future generations.
Selected Concerts Include:
Pines of Rome | American Icons | French Classics | Verdi's Requiem
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
- Please bring a prepared solo from the standard repertoire, appropriate for your level of proficiency. Do not bring an accompanist. Please have several extra copies of the solo part, should they be requested by the adjudicators.
- You should be able to play all scales in all major and minor keys. Auditions typically include playing one scale (3 octaves up and down, medium tempo) that the adjudicators will specify.
- Please bring your own copies of the excerpts below. Click on the instrument packet below for PDF's of the excerpts. If you have difficulty downloading or printing the excerpts, please contact the SCSO office so that the excerpts can be mailed to you. There may not be time to hear all of the excerpts during your audition, but you should be prepared to play them all, if asked. Please pay particular attention to correct tempo, following the dynamics, and accurate intonation. It is advisable to listen to professional recordings to hear the excerpts in context (particularly for proper tempo), and to work on the excerpts at lessons with your private teacher.
EXCERPTS
Violin Packet | Viola Packet | Cello Packet | Bass Packet
AUDITION INFORMATION
Please fill out our online application by clicking here
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- A $10 registration fee is required on the date of the audition.
- The SCSO typically rehearses on the Thursday & Friday evenings prior to each concert.
- Two students per section will be selected to participate and perform with the Space Coast Symphony on the concerts listed above.
- Selected participants are not required to participate in all of the concerts. If conflict exists, an alternate may be given the opportunity to perform on the program.
- It is highly recommended that the student participate in their school's music program and/or local youth orchestra. The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Mentorship Program is not a substitute for the vital education provided in school.
RECOMMENDED YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra
Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra
Treasure Coast Youth Symphony
