Auditions for youth orchestra

THE KZN Youth Orchestra will be holding its second round of auditions for new members for next year (2015) at the Durban Music on Saturday, 15 November from 1.30pm.

The Youth Orchestra is made up of young musicians from all around KZN province. The orchestra is looking for young players who are learning orchestral instruments. The commitment is to rehearse on Friday nights at the Durban Music school in Daikonia Ave from 4pm to 6.30pm during school term time. Concerts are also arranged to take place on Friday evenings.

Should any young musicians be interested in auditioning they need to be between the ages of 12 and 23 , be grade 3 music level for the Shadow orchestra and grade 5 music level for the main orchestra. Candidates must prepare two contrasting pieces and some scales. They may play with or without an accompanist.

For more information and to reserve an audition slot, contact Amanda Clay-Smith on 081 459 5281, members@kznyo.co.za or admin@kznyo.co.za