69th Annual Young Artists Auditions
69th Annual Young Artists Auditions
Sunday afternoon, February 2, 2025
Through its annual Young Artists Auditions, the DuPage Symphony encourages serious study and musical excellence among young musicians, and provides an important performance opportunity for the winner. The audition experience itself is designed to be both educational and rewarding for all participants. All entrants will be evaluated by experienced judges, and will receive written comments and suggestions based on their auditions.
Audition Date and Location: The DSO’s 2025 Young Artists Auditions will be held on Sunday afternoon, February 2, 2025, at the Wentz Fine Arts Center on the campus of North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, in downtown Naperville. Each entrant will be notified in advance by e-mail of his or her specific audition time.
Requirements: The following rules are in effect for the 2025 DuPage Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Auditions:
1. All entrants are required to perform from memory.
2. Three copies of the music, with the measures numbered, must be given to the judges at the time of the audition. One copy must be an original.
3. Accompaniment is required. All entrants must provide their own accompanist, to perform a piano reduction of the orchestral accompaniment to their chosen piece at the audition.
4. Each entrant will be limited to 10 minutes of playing time. If you need to make adjustments or cuts to fit into the allotted time, be sure to annotate all three copies of your printed music accordingly, in advance.
5. Pianists who audition as soloists must provide a second pianist to perform the orchestral accompaniment.
6. Only the entrant, accompanist, and a page-turner (if needed) will be allowed in the audition room with the judges. No observers are allowed in the audition room.
Repertoire: All audition selections are subject to approval by the DSO Music Director prior to the competition to ensure the feasibility of performance by the DuPage Symphony. If you have any doubts about your selection, please contact the DSO Office in advance of the January 24 application deadline. Orchestral parts for the accompaniment must be readily available for rental, purchase, or loan by the DuPage Symphony Orchestra.
Application Instructions: To complete your audition registration, please follow one of the two options below:
- Fill out the application form below with all required details.
- Submit the non-refundable $40 entry fee securely through the provided payment link after completing the form.
Important: All online submissions, including application and online payment, must be completed by Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Option 2: Print and Mail Submission
- Download and print the application form here: 2025 YAA Information & Application Form
- Complete all required fields, and include a non-refundable $40 entry fee by check, made payable to the DuPage Symphony Orchestra.
- Mail the completed form and check to: DuPage Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 844, Naperville, IL 60566-0844
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