The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) Junior and Intermediate String Orchestras have just completed another season.
“I am very much looking forward to conducting the new season,” said Conductor Tak Kwan.
“We have had a successful year, I would like to reach out more into the community and engage as many young people as possible.
“I’m looking forward to working with all the young artists this coming season.”
The GYMC will be holding scheduled auditions on June 26, 27 and 28 between 4 and 7pm.
String players between 8 and 17 are encouraged to audition.
Junior orchestra requirements (violin, viola, cello, bass)
– Age eight years to 13 years;
– Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Grade 4 to 6;
– one major scale;
– one minor scale (two octaves)
– two contrasting solo pieces or one solo piece with one study piece; and
– sight reading.
Intermediate orchestra requirements (violin, viola, cello, bass)
– Age 11 years to 17 years;
– RCM Grade 6-8 ;
– two major scales;
– one minor scale (three octaves);
– two contrasting solo pieces or one solo piece with one study piece; and
– sight reading.
To book an audition, call the GYMC main office at 519-837-1119 or email office@gymc.ca.
The GYMC orchestra program began as the joining of like-minded teachers and music lovers who wanted to ensure that the children of Guelph and its surrounding areas had the opportunity to play in an orchestra.
The junior and intermediate orchestras are for string players, giving young performers an opportunity to develop orchestral ensemble and musical skills leading to potential participation in the Guelph Youth Symphony Orchestra and beyond.
“We’re very excited about our youth orchestras and what they have been able to accomplish this past year under the direction of Tak Kwan,” said GYMC executive director Gabriella Currie-Ziegler.
“These kids are having a lot of fun and they get to make beautiful music, too.
“Next year will offer some exciting opportunities.”
