Rehearsals
Full orchestra rehearsals are held from September to June, every Monday evening from 6:45 to 9:00 p.m. at Ajax High School on Bayly St. just south of Hwy 401, between Harwood Ave. and Salem Rd.
An additional string rehearsal is also held every Saturday morning at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church (Park Rd. and Rossland Rd.) in Oshawa from 9:45 a.m to 12:00 p.m.
The orchestra can only produce its best performance when all musicians are in attendance. Therefore, all musicians are expected to faithfully attend all rehearsals, masterclasses and concerts unless prevented by a serious reason (e.g. illness or school exams).
Youth Orchestra members are expected to regularly include orchestra music in their daily practice routine at home to maintain the high standard of performance that is expected of each member. Members are also expected to take private lessons on their orchestral instrument(s) to help ensure that they perform to the best of their abilities. |
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Membership Fee
Paid in full at first rehearsal. Cheque must be made payable to the Durham Youth Orchestra.
Musicians entering the orchestra in the middle of the year are charged a pro-rated amount.
2007-2008 Season: $300
Auditions
Auditions are held throughout the school year with the Music Director and a member of the DYO Board of Directors in attendance.
For more information, or to arrange an audition, contact John Beaton at 905.579.2401 or by email at:
jbeaton [at] dyomusic [dot] com.
Please print and complete the application form found above, and bring to your audition. |
