Auditioned Groups

For certain groups we ask students to audition. Applications are welcomed from dancers or musicians who wish to join one of the groups below or to progress to a more advanced group. The audition panel will consist of group leaders and tutors who will give every assistance in making students feel at ease. We strive to ensure that there is an informal atmosphere that we hope will make the whole process as enjoyable as possible.

Orchestral/Band Auditions 2011/12

Applications are now being welcomed from young musicians who wish to join an orchestra or band or progress to a more advanced orchestra/band.  

We are now holding auditions in September for musicians and are particularly looking for brass, percussion and lower string players for all 3 of our orchestras, woodwind, brass and percussion for our Concert Band and drum kit, percussion, bass and rhythm guitar, piano saxophone, trombone and trumpet for our Big Band!

Please notify us on application if your child needs to be scheduled with another pupil for travel arrangements as we will be unable to change the date and time of auditions once allocated as the audition panel will be appointed appropriately for each orchestra or band and type of instrument.

For further information about these groups, the opportunities they provide and their rehearsal schedules, please follow this link - http://www.bhmas.org.uk/music/music_centres/orchestras_and_city_ensembles

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ENTRY STANDARDS

The Standards outlined are broad guidelines of the standards we would require for each ensemble. These may vary a little according to instrument. Grades stated are for guidance only and for musicians who do not take exams, please do not let this deter you.

NB. It is not expected that you will need an accompanist. However if you would prefer to bring an accompanist, please notify us in advance. The accompanist must attend at the time given, and changes are not possible for this reason.

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NOTIFICATION OF LEAVING

All other withdrawal notifications must be received by 1st July at Music & Arts, as stated on your invoices and Tuition Agreement if notice is not received by 1st July payment of half the next term’s invoice will be due in lieu of late notice to withdraw.

If players apply to move up to another orchestra/band no notification of leaving the previous orchestra/band is required. 

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HOW TO APPLY

How to Apply

If you are new to our service or wish to apply for a BHYBB or BHYCB audition, please fill in the Music&Dance Application Form and return as soon as possible to:
Brighton & Hove Music & Arts
County Oak Avenue
Brighton 
BN1 8DJ

Players wishing to join BHJYO must also complete the relevant assessment form. 

Players applying to progress from one orchestra to another should complete the below relevant application form:

Orchestra Progression Application Bhjyo To Bhyp

Orchestra Progression Application Bhyp To Byo 

 

All applications will be considered through Summer 2011.