Auditions & Tuition

Applications are still being accepted for the 22-23 Season!

Who is Eligible to Audition?

Youth Orchestra (YO) - String, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians of high school or extremely advanced middle school age who play an orchestral instrument are welcome to audition. We recommend that Youth Orchestra musicians play at approximately NYSSMA Level 5 or higher. Students will be asked to play a prepared solo selection, without accompaniment, scales, and an orchestral excerpt (provided here).

Youth Orchestra Scale Requirements by Instrument
Violin - All major scales, 2 octaves
1st violin - G, A, B-flat, C major in 3 octaves, spiccato (4 bounces per note)
Viola and Cello - C, D, and E-flat in 3 octaves, all other major scales in 2 octaves
String Bass - Scales E, F, G, A-Flat, A, B-Flat, B and C.
Brass & Woodwinds - All Major scales, 2 octaves

Junior String Ensemble (JSE) - Advanced elementary, middle school, and younger high school students who play a string instrument are welcome to audition. We recommend that students play at approximately an advanced NYSSMA Level 3-4. Students should be capable of playing in keys with up to three flats and three sharps. Beginning shifting is a must. (Those not familiar with NYSSMA ratings should e-mail info@osfl.org for information.) Students will be asked to play a prepared solo selection, without accompaniment, and scales.

Young People's Orchestra (YPO) - Advanced elementary, middle school and high school students who play a string instrument may audition to join the YPO for fall semester 2022. Starting in January 2023 wind and percussion students will join the YPO strings. Applications may be submitted now for students who wish to start in January.

FAQs
What should I include in my audition video?
Your audition video should include a 2-minute solo selection and 1 scale of choice from the requirements listed above. Youth Orchestra students should also include the provided orchestral excerpt. Videos should be submitted via email to info@osfl.org.

How long will the season last?
The season lasts from September to mid-May, and includes weekly Sunday afternoon rehearsals in Horseheads, NY. There are two public concerts, in the fall and spring. Additionally, the youth ensembles will perform a special side-by-side performance at the OSFL concert in March.

Can I join in the middle of the season?
Yes! Contact the office for mid-season auditions. Tuition will be prorated upon acceptance.

For more information, contact the OSFL Office at (607) 936-2873 or info@osfl.org

2022-23 Audition Application
Download the 2022-23 audition application form.
Students may apply and begin at any time during the year with approval from the conductors or the OSFL office. Tuition will be prorated.

Please send the completed application with a $15 check for the application fee made out to OSFL to:
OSFL
PO Box 15
Corning, NY 14830

If you prefer, you may email a completed application to info@osfl.org and then pay the audition fee with the button below.

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Pay Application Fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition for the Young People's Orchestra for 22-23 is $180.

Checks should be made payable to "OSFL" and mailed to the office:
OSFL • P.O. Box 15 • Corning, New York • 14830
Please do not give checks to the ensemble conductors.

To pay by credit card, use the appropriate payment button below or call the office at 607-936-2873.

Please contact the OSFL office if you have difficulty with these fees: info@osfl.org. We want to make certain that financial concerns do not prevent any young musician from participating. Tuition assistance and payment plans are available for those facing financial challenges.