Auditions - Long Bay Symphony

Joining Our Program

Both of our youth programs offer the opportunity to practice and perform under professional direction and receive instruction from the finest classical musicians that the Grand Strand has to offer. The requirements for joining each group are different and are listed below.

Audition Details Program FAQs

HOW TO JOIN

Long Bay
Youth Symphony

To join, students must audition. To audition, students will be asked to send in a recording. See below for more information. Those who are selected to perform with the Long Bay Youth Symphony are introduced to an advanced level of orchestra literature and placed in an environment that expects and fosters dedication, concentration, and leadership. The Long Bay Youth Symphony rehearses on Tuesday nights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Coastal Carolina University band hall.

The cost of tuition for a LBYS student is $130 for one year.

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HOW TO JOIN

Long Bay Youth
String Ensemble

The Long Bay Youth String Ensemble is open to all student string players with a year or more experience on their instrument. Auditions are NOT required for participation, however, students must make a commitment to attend rehearsals and maintain a positive attitude towards learning. The Long Bay Youth String Ensemble meets Sunday afternoons from 3-5 p.m. at Myrtle Beach High School.

The cost of tuition for a LBYSE student is $90 per semester.

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LBYS Audition Process

Auditions will be held virtually this year. Recordings will be due by August 15th, 2022 and should be sent to Stephen Hand at [email protected]

Audition videos should include the following:

audition excerpts
major scales (G, D, A, F, Bb, Eb)
solo of your choice showing contrasting section; state region solos will suffice
sight-reading

Registration Instructions

Strings

Participants must perform a brief solo, the performance of a part of a solo or etude that is approximately 3 minutes in length.
All-Region solo excerpts will be acceptable for this audition.

Winds & Brass

Participants must perform a brief solo, the performance of a part of a solo or etude that is approximately 3 minutes in length.
All-Region solo excerpts will be acceptable for this audition.

Percussion

Participants must prepare 2 brief solos/etudes. One on snare drum and another one on mallets.
All-County/All-Region solo excerpts will be acceptable for this audition.
If you have timpani experience, please include a timpani etude/solo as well.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What You Need to Know

Ready to become part of one of our youth programs? Here’s everything you need to know:

Do I have to audition to be in a youth program?

To be in the Long Bay Youth Symphony, participants must register and audition for the program.

However, auditions are NOT required for participation in the Long Bay Youth String Ensemble. To join the LBYSE students must make a commitment to attend rehearsals and maintain a positive attitude towards learning. Membership will be open to all student string players with a year or more experience on their instrument. A strong focus will be placed on technique, string repertoire, musicianship, and ensemble performance skills.

We encourage all interested students to contact LBYSE manager Deanne Renshaw at [email protected] for more information!

Who can be in the youth programs?

The Long Bay Youth Symphony is open to players of all orchestral instruments, from 7th graders to college undergraduates (some exceptions to this may be granted, at the discretion of the director). There are only limited positions available for woodwinds, brass, and percussion. All members must re-audition each year.

How will I know if I made it?

Candidates will be notified of their acceptance status via email as soon as possible following their audition, but no later than the end of the week. Rehearsal attendance is mandatory, so mark your calendars now!

Who should I contact with other questions?

Please contact Youth Symphony Manager, Stephen Hand, at [email protected] for more information if you are interested in joining our group or feel free to call or visit our office between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Long Bay Youth Symphony
1107 48th Avenue North, Suite 310-E, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(o) 843- 448-8379
(f) 843-946-9897