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Priority News Auditions for 2012 Spring Semester Interested in joining the Central Illinois Youth Symphony for our spring semester? Contact the CIYS office at ciysmanager@hotmail.com to obtain audition music and schedule an audition. Auditions for the Youth Symphony, Concert Orchestra, Flute Choir and Brass Ensemble will take place on Thursday, January 12th at the First Mennonite Church in Morton. Auditions for the Prep Orchestra will take place on Thursday, February 2nd at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Morton. Instrument Openings: All Strings, especially violas, cellos & basses (all levels) Flute (Flute Choir only) Bassoon (Concert Orchestra & Youth Symphony) Trumpet (Concert Orchestra) Horns (Concert Orchestra Download flyer > Advertise in our Concert programs YOUR ADVERTISING DOLLARS . . . are vital in helping to offset tuition and program costs. You have the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting a program that helps educate the leaders of tomorrow. With the State of Illinois lowering the grants to Illinois’ non-profit educational arts organizations, it is more important than ever that advertising dollars, corporate sponsorships and donations are received. WITHOUT YOU . . . our program would not be possible. The support of businesses, organizations and individuals in the nearly 30 communities where our students live is greatly appreciated. Please give to the CIYS and its dedicated musicians by advertising your support in our concert program. 2012 mid-season advertising packet & ad rates > Winter 2012 Newsletter and calendar now available online!

Marjorie and Elmer Szepessy Foundation Camp Scholarships Available!

Here is the opportunity for Prep, CICO and CIYS students to attend the summer music camp of their choice by taking advantage of our Szepessy Foundation endowment! The scholarship committee will accept applications through March 8th, 2012. Scholarships will be awarded at our Spring Orchestral Concert, with proceeds paid directly to the music camps on behalf of the student. All students are eligible to apply with the following exceptions: previous camp scholarship winners, graduating seniors and those not planning to be part of the CIYS organization next season.

To apply:

• Complete the Szepessy Scholarship Application and answer the required essay quiestions.
• Include a letter of recommendation from your school and private music teachers, stating your name and the instrument you play for that teacher.
• Mail the completed application and letter of recommendation to CIYS, PO Box 908, Morton, IL 61550.

Download Scholarship Application here >

Current Members: You can access CHARMS from our Links page.

INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING FOR THE CENTRAL ILLINOIS YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS?

For information on 2011 - 2012 Season Fall Auditions please email manager Renee Chernick

DOWNLOAD AUDITION FORM (65kb .pdf)

Scales are required for our auditions. DOWNLOAD SCALE SHEETS HERE (280kb .pdf)

To view and print the audition form and scale sheets you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader; if you do not have it, follow the link below to download a copy.


To schedule an audition or receive audition music, please email manager Renee Chernick.

Complete the information and mail this form along with your $25.00 nonrefundable audition fee to:
Central Illinois Youth Symphony
Auditions
P.O. Box 908
Morton, IL 61550
You must send in your application and audition fee prior to the auditions to receive a confirmed audition time.

Auditions for the 2012-2013 Season:
05/03/12 – Prep Orchestra
05/05/12 – Prep Orchestra
05/10/12 – CICO & CIYS Strings Only
05/12/12 – CICO & CIYS All Instruments
05/19/12 – Principal Seating Hearings (Youth Symphony only)

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Guest Artist and CIYS Alum Jeff Holbrook Thursday, February 16th Jeff Holbrook, trumpeter with the Seoul Philharmonic (and CIYS alumnus!) will be conducting the BRASS ENSEMBLE during the second half of your rehearsal on February 16. Jeff will work with ALL Youth Symphony brass in a sectional on the Brahms Academic Overture from 6:40 - 7:30. He will then visit with the Concert Orchestra and Youth Symphony each, sharing the story of his journey from CIYS to Julliard to the Seoul Philharmonic.

CIYS Musicians Take Part in IMEA District and All-State Festivals

The following CIYS musicians were selected for their IMEA District Music Festivals. Those that have an asterisk next to them have also been selected for the IMEA All-State Music Education Conference taking place he last week of January at the Peoria Civic Center. Those that have two asterisks next to their name have been elected to be a part of the Future Music Educator’s Seminar at the All-State Conference.

ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER CONTACT LIST

In an effort to cut down on various administrative costs, and to better communicate with all members of the CIYS organization and their parents, we are implementing an electronic mailing list. By simply sending an e-mail to info@ciys.org you will be added to the electronic mailing list for all future schedules, newsletters, and important announcements as they become available. If you do not have e-mail, or simply wish to continue receiving hard copies of all mailings and announcements, you do not need to e-mail us. Only those who send an e-mail request to be added to the electronic mailing list will be included in this new service to our members. If you have any questions, please contact the symphony manager - Renee Chernick - at the symphony phone number (Morton - 309-266-7625 or Toll Free 888-218-4650).

CIYS Phone Number
If you have any questions or concerns outside of rehearsal, you can reach CIYS Manager by calling the Youth Symphony phone line at 1-888-218-4650. If you are calling from the Morton area, please use the local line: 309-266-7625.

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