Auditions

Music Ensembles

To become part of any of the FSPA's ensembles, you just need to take a placement audition.
Normally, auditions are held each spring, with additional auditions in the fall to fill any remaining openings.

SPECIAL AUDITION PROCESS FOR THE 2020-2021 ENSEMBLE SEASON

For new members: auditions will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020. For details and to schedule an audition, please call the FSPA Office at 810-238-1350, ext. 3.

For 2019-2020 members (including current high school seniors who will be in the Flint area next year) wishing to stay in the same ensemble: no audition is required. Email bbutterfield@thefim.org to confirm and to have your spot held. Deadline: September 11, 2020

For 2019-2020 members wishing to change ensembles: auditions will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020. For details and to schedule an audition, please call the FSPA Office at 810-238-1350, ext. 3.

Youth Orchestras and Wind Ensemble

Audition Requirements
Suggested Audition Solos

Chamber Groups

For the 2020-2021 school year: Saturday, September 12, 2020

2020-2021 String Honor Ensemble Audition Form
2020-2021 Shand & Hentgen Honor Ensemble Audition Form

Audition Requirements for FSPA Ensembles

  1. A requirement sheet is included in this packet. If you have any questions regarding this, please call the FSPA office at 810.238.1350, ext. 3.
  2. A goal of each FSPA ensemble is to support and enhance your current public or private school band, orchestra or chorus. We hope you will share the experiences, knowledge and enthusiasm you gain from being here. For this reason, we require each student to be an active member of their school band, orchestra or chorus, if one exists. We also encourage you to attend all rehearsals and performances they require, even at the expense of missing one of ours.
  3. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time and know that you might be here longer than you anticipate.
  4. Instrumental students, make sure to bring your instrument and 2 copies of your music (your copy and a copy for the adjudicator).
  5. FSPA vocal and instrumental students audition at the same time. All students wait in the same line to register. All students will wait in the same warm up room. Vocal students feel free to warm up YOUR instrument (your voice), with some light humming and singing through your audition song, along with the instrumentalists.
  6. The student assistants are here to make sure the auditions run smoothly. They are members of the Youth Symphony and Wind Ensemble. If you are a string player and need help tuning your instrument, don't hesitate to ask. A student assistant will let you know when it's your turn to audition.
  7. Because this is a closed audition, you and the adjudicator are the only ones allowed in the room. No accompanist is allowed.
  8. The adjudicators are instructed not to speak to auditionees, so don't be surprised if your adjudicator only says "hello" and "thank you".
  9. It takes at least one week to process and email placement letters. Feel free to call us about other questions and concerns, but we cannot give placements over the phone. We know this can be frustrating, but we want to be fair to all auditionees.
  10. ENJOY your audition!


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Concerto Competition

Would you like to be a soloist in concert with the Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra of Flint Youth Wind Ensemble? Advanced music lesson students (grades 9-12) may enter the biannual Concerto Competition; a winner will be selected at the next competition on October 4, 2020. Application deadline is Friday, September 18, 2020.

Concerto Competition
Concerto Competition 2020 application
2020 Concerto Competition Information 
Repertoire List
Repertoire List Suggestion Form