LSYO schedules auditions
The Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra will hold rolling auditions for the Lone Star Youth Orchestra’s 2015-2016 Season weekly on Wednesdays from 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The LSYO is currently waiving audition fees. To receive this deal, use code JANUARY16 while registering.
Based in Irving, the Lone Star Youth Orchestra is the only tuition-free youth orchestra in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Lone Star Youth Orchestra is open to all middle and high school students residing in the Dallas Metroplex. These talented youths are given the opportunity to supplement and enhance their music education by learning symphonic literature through high-quality orchestral and ensemble training with the very best in the field. Students have the opportunity to perform with the Garland Symphony Orchestra and the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra through our side-by-side concerts and may also compete for scholarship opportunities and guest artist spots through the annual concerto competition.
Each year, the Lone Star Youth Orchestra provides our community with multiple breath taking concerts. Through master classes with distinguished professors and building connections with professional musicians, 98 percent of our students go on to higher education. Many students who have graduated concurrently with the LSYO have been granted scholarships at prestigious music institutions such as Julliard (New York), the Curtis Institute of Music (Philadelphia), and the Royal College of Music (Lond
on). LSYO alumni include an abundance of community leaders, professionals, and educators.
Auditions are by appointment only. Information is at www.garlandsymphony.org/lsyo. Students can expect to perform two scales and two solos or excerpts of their choice.
The Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in our growing and diverse community by inspiring, entertaining and involving citizens and organizations through music concerts of superior cultural and educational value. The Lone Star Youth Orchestra is an education initiative of the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra.
The Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra credits its Music Director, Robert Carter Austin for its continued outstanding and diverse orchestral programming. Maestro Austin’s background encompasses more than 30 years of professional music experience and includes degrees from MIT, Cambridge University, and Stanford University. His musical experience includes conducting performances in countries including: Korea, Ukraine, Canada, Italy, Spain, China, France, Germany, Mexico, Bulgaria, Ecuador, Colombia, Philippines, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and the United States.
Rolling auditions can be scheduled weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m.