National Youth Strings Academy :: Auditions

Auditions

Audition Information

If you are aged between 11 and 21 and you are a string player of Associated Board Grade 7/8 standard, you can apply to audition for the National Youth Strings Academy. Auditions are held in December of each year for a place in NYSA for the following year. This page outlines what you need for an audition.

We like to meet candidates and hear them play in person, but we are also happy to accept DVDs as auditions.

An official accompanist will be provided at all live auditions.

Audition Repertoire

One piece of your choice. Preferably a piece that you are currently studying with your current teacher.

“I have had some fantastic times on NYSA courses. As well as enjoying the company of good friends, I have been inspired by the enthusiasm of very experienced professional musicians on the teaching staff.”

Christian Gregory - Magdalen College School, Oxford

One study/etude of your choice from the standard repertoire.

Two keys of scales (you will be asked for scales, arpeggios and double stops).

Audition Fee

£20

Audition Dates

Auditions for Senior NYSA 2010 will be held 11th, 12th and 13th December,2009.

Audition Application

Audition application forms are available online ( Documents) and also from:

Viviane Ronchetti, Director, NYSA.
Stud Farm Cottage
Stratford St Andrew,
Saxmundham,
Suffolk IP17 1LW
Tel: 01728-605-917
Email: director@nysastrings.org.uk

Applications by phone, fax, email and post accepted