Youth String Orchestra
Ellen Stephens, Director
Award-winning advanced intermediate (Level 5) auditioned string orchestra.
No age restriction, approximately 7th-10th grade with 4-6 years experience.
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm.
Immanuel Church, 2551 Dixie Hwy, Lakeside Park, KY 41017
Requirements: Enrollment in private lessons and an annual audition.
Fall 2024: September 3 - December 14, 2024
Spring 2025: January 8 - May 3, 2025
Click Here for a detailed YSO schedule.
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Youth Orchestra Tuition: $220 per semester per student.*
*No refunds after the first two weeks of rehearsal
Click HERE for Youth String Orchestra Student Expectations.
Youth String Orchestra Auditions:
Fall Auditions: August 18, 24, and 26, 2024 @ Immanuel Church
(For new and returning students)
Click HERE to sign-up for an audition time
If you have any questions or concerns, contact ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org.
Scales: (2 octaves) C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab Major.
2-octave chromatic scale from lowest open string only.
Prepared work demonstrating vibrato and shifting. Piano accompaniment not necessary.
YSO excerpts are provided from the following works (2023-2024):
Click to download excerpts (2023-2024):
Spring Auditions: Saturday, January 4, 2025 @ Immanuel Church
(For new students joining mid-year)
Click HERE to sign-up for an audition time
If you have any questions or concerns, contact ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org.
Scales: (2 octaves) C, G, D, A, E, F, Bb, Eb, and Ab Major.
2-octave chromatic scale from lowest open string only.
Prepared work demonstrating vibrato and shifting. Piano accompaniment not necessary.
YSO excerpts are provided from the following works (2024-2025):
Click to download excerpts (2023-2024):
2024-2025 Youth String Orchestra Performances:
December Concert: December 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm
Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Dr, Park Hills, KY 41011
Community Concert: March 15, 2025 @ TBA
Location: TBA
2025 Tour & Competition: New York, NY - March 19 - March 23
Spring Concert: May 3, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
Location: TBA
WorldStrides OnStage Awards 2024 Orlando, FL
Gold Rating and 1st place Invitation to the Festival of Gold
Immanuel School of Music
2551 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY 41017
(859) 341-8555
www.immanuelschoolofmusic.org
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