Mid-Atlantic Symphony youth orchestra open for auditions
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony is forming a youth orchestra to give talented young musicians in southern Delaware and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore the opportunity to learn, perform and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Weekly rehearsals will take place Tuesday evenings from Sept. 21 to May 31 at the Performing Arts Center in Ocean City, Md., culminating with a public performance at the center.
The youth orchestra is open to students in grades six through 12. Auditions for strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and harp will be conducted virtually beginning soon.
“The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Youth Orchestra will provide a stimulating environment that will empower and encourage students to develop a passion for experiencing and performing classical music,” said Julien Benichou, Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra music director. “Participation in a youth orchestra not only provides challenging and rewarding development opportunities for young performers, but also cultivates the next generation of musicians, teachers and supporters of fine music.”
“Formation of the youth orchestra demonstrates the Mid-Atlantic Symphony’s commitment to engage students in classical music through a variety of outreach programs,” said Jeffrey Parker, board chair. “We are pleased to be able to provide this exciting new opportunity to young people in southern Delaware and on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.”
Consistent with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony’s goal to serve a diverse audience of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds, scholarships will be available to students who otherwise would be unable to participate in the youth orchestra.
To learn more about youth orchestra audition requirements and obtain applications, go to midatlanticsymphony.org. Tuition for the full season is $650; payments can be arranged upon acceptance into the orchestra.
For more information, contact Dane Krich, Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra general manager, at 410-917-7587 or dane@midatlanticsymphony.org.
