Auditions will be Sat. Jan. 23, 2027
Deadline to send in application – TBD
Google application form coming soon!
All Audition fees must be received before the audition date to participate! Once all applications are received , individual times will be sent to the teacher of the student!
AUDITION INFORMATION
2027 Season- Instrumental, Vocal and Dance Auditions will be held in person on Saturday January 23, 2027
Deadline- TBD
1. Auditionists (except for vocalists) are divided into three groups:
Junior Group – composed of auditionists 6th through 8th grade. (minimum age 12 years old)
Intermediate Group – composed of auditionists in 9th through 12th grades.
Young Artists Group – composed of auditionists in college or who have not yet reached their 26th birthday.
Vocalists are divided into two groups according to age:
Intermediate Group – composed of auditionists age 15 through age 19.
Young Artists Group – composed of auditionists age 20 through age 25
2. Audition fees:
Audition fees are $30.00 for soloists. For ensembles of two or more (choral, instrumental or dance) the audition fee is $50.00 for the group , with the understanding that the group will also pay any incidental expenses necessary to its performance. Audition fees are not refundable.
3. All audition music performed by piano, instrument and vocal soloists must be memorized. Duets and Chamber groups may use the music.
4. Soloists who have appeared on a Junior Philharmonic program one season are not eligible to audition for the solo performance on the same instrument the following season.
5. Instrumentalists are responsible for only one movement of a sonata or sonatina.
6. The instrumental and vocal auditionists will prepare 2 contrasting pieces of music representing 2 different musical periods. Students must supply their accompanist for the audition. See Audition requirements tab for more information.
Please submit no later than TBD
Application coming soon!
We must receive your audition fee before the auditions for you to be able to participate. Thank you!
Any questions, please e-mail Peggy Fransen at: juniorphilharmonic.no@gmail.com
Audition Requirements
Auditions will be Sat. Jan. 23, 2027
Deadline to send in application – TBD
Google application form coming soon!
All Audition fees must be received before the audition date to participate! Once all applications are received , individual times will be sent to the teacher of the student.
General Audition Information:
New- All instrumentalists must be 12 years or older.
1. Auditionees (except for vocalists) are divided into three age groups:
Junior Group – composed of auditionees 6th through 8th grade. Intermediate Group – composed of auditionees in 9th through 12th grades. Young Artists Group – composed of auditionees in college or who have not yet reached their 26th birthday.
Vocalists are divided into two groups according to age: Note, vocalists must be at least 15 years old to audition.
Intermediate Group – composed of auditionees age 15 through age 19.
Young Artists Group – composed of auditionees age 20 through age 25.
2. Audition fees:
Audition fees are $30.00 for soloists. For ensembles of two or more (choral, instrumental or dance) the audition fee is $50.00 for the group, with the understanding that the group will also pay any incidental expenses necessary to its performance. Audition fees are not refundable.
3. Soloists who have appeared on a Junior Philharmonic program one season are not eligible to audition for the solo performance the following season.
4.. Junior Philharmonic keys will be presented only to students who have both auditioned and performed in a recital. For ensembles, all members who both audition and perform will receive a key; however, if the ensemble is outstanding and the board awards a cash prize and/or plaque to the group, only a single award will be presented.
Selections listed on the application form must be the ones performed at the audition.
Audition Requirements
Here are the time limits and requirements for each level.
Junior Level (grades 6– 8): 7 minutes
Intermediate Level (grades 9 – 12): 10 minutes
Young Artist Level (through age 25): 16 minutes
AUDITION PROCEDURES:
Students must bring the original music as well as 2 extra copies of the music for the judges.
· Judges will hear and review students’ performances. No comments will be given.
· Judges will select performers to participate in concerts in March and April.
· Students will be contacted via their teacher’s email as to results of audition.
INSTRUMENTAL- Students must provide their own accompanist.
The auditionist will prepare 2 contrasting pieces of music representing 2 different musical periods. (Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern). ***Please note the time limits below***:
Junior Level (grades 6– 8): 7 minutes
Intermediate Level (grades 9 – 12): 10 minutes
Young Artist Level (through age 25): 16 minutes
If during the audition, the student goes over the time limit, a bell will be rung to stop the performance.
PIANO
Pianists in all three age groups (Junior, Intermediate and Young Artists) should prepare 2 contrasting selections representing any 2 of the 4 historical periods of music — Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary. All piano solo music must be memorized. The minimum required level is Bach Inventions, Clementi, Kuhlau and Diabelli Sonatinas, and Schumann Album for the Young.
STRINGS
Violinists, cellists, etc. should prepare 2 contrasting selections representing any 2 of the 4 historical periods of music— Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Contemporary. All string solo music must be memorized. The minimum required level is selections from the end of Suzuki Bk. 3 (Humoresque) and the Seitz Concertos.
OTHER INSTRUMENTS
Instrumentalists should prepare 2 contrasting selections of music representing 2 different musical periods and of varied enough caliber to show the proficiency of the performer on his/her instrument. Solo selections must be memorized.
PIANO DUETS/INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES (2 or more performers)
Pianists/ensemble instrumentalists should prepare 1 selection representing any of the 4 historical periods of music. Students may use the music for ensembles.
VOICE- Students must provide their own accompanist.
All solos and duets music must be performed by memory.
Performers must supply their own accompanist.
INTERMEDIATE GROUP (15-19 YEARS OF AGE)
1. One Art Song in English from any period.
2. One Art Song in German, French or Italian.
YOUNG ARTISTS GROUP (20 – 25 YEARS OF AGE)
- One aria from an Oratorio or Opera, performed in the original language.
- One art song in German, French or Italian.*
*One of the above selections must be in English. If #1 is sung in a foreign language, #2
must be in English.
DUET
INTERMEDIATE GROUP (16-19 YEARS OF AGE)
- One art song in English from any period.
- One art song in German, French, Italian or Latin.
YOUNG ARTISTS GROUP (20 – 25 YEARS OF AG
- One duet from an Oratorio or Opera, performed in the original language.
- One art song in German, French, Italian or Latin.*
*One of the above selections must be in English. If #1 is sung in a foreign language, #2
must be in English.
Please note that no selections from musical theatre will be allowed at any level
CHORAL GROUPS
Choristers should prepare a program of 2 selections, which will show the proficiency of the group. Harmony should be demonstrated in at least a portion of the selections.
Dance
All participants must be 12 years or older. Only classical dance is accepted.
SOLOISTS ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO PERFORM IN ONE CLASSICAL SOLO!
Dancers may enter as soloists, part of an ensemble, in a pas de deux entry, or in any combination thereof.
All dances submitted must be within the traditional Classical Ballet Repertory! Other dance genres (such as contemporary, modern, hip hop,tap, jazz, etc) are not accepted!
Classical variations and Classical Pas De Deux submissions must be performed on pointe. Participants who perform Pas De Deux may perform the Adagio section only or Adagio and Coda. No variations will be performed in the Pas De Deux submission.
Professional dancers are not permitted to participate in the Jr. Philharmonic in any capacity.
Selections should not exceed four minutes, and only traditional practice attire should be worn for the audition. Female dancers performing classical variations may wear practice tutus. . All dancers should perform simple classical solos and the choreography should be age and skill-level appropriate.
Audition deadline is TBD . All applications must be received by this date.