Metropolitan Youth Symphony Registration | Metropolitan Youth Symphony

Registration for the 2022-2023 Season is now open. Follow this link for more information about Tuition and Fees. Our COVID-19 protocols for the 2022-2023 season can be found here.

Please do not fill out the Registration form more than once. Contact the MYS office if you have changes, updates or questions.

To finish the registration process, you must finish checking out, pay the non-refundable $40 registration fee, and complete a Medical Form. The system waives the $40 registration fee for students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch.

Auditions for the 2022-2023 season will be conducted via video submission. Instructions for submitting a video audition will be emailed after the registration process has been completed.

***New this year: Students will be required to record and submit Scheduled Excerpts. Follow the link for more information about auditions!

If you are unable to submit a video audition, please check the box at the end of the registration form that indicates you need an alternate way to audition and you will be contacted by MYS Staff.

Important Dates

September 10, 2022 – Fall Term Begins

November 11, 2022 – November Excerpts emailed @9:00am

November 13, 2022 – November Excerpts due @11:59pm

November 15, 2022 – Auditions due for guaranteed placement by the first rehearsal of Winter Term. Auditions will continue to be accepted and placements will be made through mid-January.

December 3, 2022 – Winter Term Begins

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Student Information

Student Name*

First Last

Primary Instrument for MYS*

Please select the instrument that you are auditioning on. Jazz Students: If you are auditioning for Jazz please make sure you are clicking the instrument marked "jazz"

Years Played Primary Instrument*

Secondary Instrument for MYS

Please select ONLY if auditioning for MYS on a secondary instrument.

Years Played Secondary Instrument

How many years have you played your secondary instrument (if applicable)?

Which of the following most accurately describes you?*

Select as many options as applicable

Which of the following most accurately describes you?

Gender self description

What are your pronouns?

This helps us understand the best way to address you. For example, choose "She/her" if you would like us to say "She's celebrating her birthday today!" on your birthday.

Preferred pronouns

Pronoun self description

Ethnicity or Race*

Ethnicity or race self description

Date of Birth*

Grade*

2022-2023 school year

Name of School*

2022-2023 school year

School District*

School District

Do you Qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch?*

Yes

Decline to state

I prefer to receive written communication from MYS in/Prefiero recibir comunicación escrita de MYS en:

English/Inglés

Spanish/Español

MYS provides weekly newsletters and call sheets in English and Spanish. MYS proporciona boletines semanales y hojas de llamadas en inglés y español.

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian 1 Name*

First Last

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Parent/guardian 1 resides with student

Yes

Parent/Guardian 2 Name

First Last

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Parent/guardian 2 resides with student

Yes

Email Addresses

Email is the primary method MYS will use to communicate with you about auditions, rehearsals, concerts, etc. Please ensure that we always have your current email addresses.

Parent/Guardian 1 Email*

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

Student Email*

Phone Numbers

Parent/Guardian 1 Phone*

Parent 1 Phone

This number is a cell phone

Parent/Guardian 2 Phone

Parent 2 Phone

This number is a cell phone

Student Cell Phone

Address

Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

County*

Additional Parent Information

Parent/Guardian 1 Occupation

Parent/Guardian 1 Employer

Parent/Guardian 2 Occupation

Parent/Guardian 2 Employer

Private Teacher Information

Private Teacher Full Name

First Last

How long have you studied with this teacher?*

How often/long are your lessons?*

Private Teacher Email

Private Teacher Phone Number

Private Teacher Mailing Address

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Previous MYS and/or Musical Experience

How many seasons have you played with MYS?

Other Music Groups

Do you or have you played in any music groups besides MYS or your school?

How did you hear about MYS?

Choose as many as applicable

Let us know where or from whom you heard about MYS.

Why do you want to participate in MYS?

Anything else you would like us to know about you?

Does Your School Offer Music Programs?*

Yes

Do you participate in any of your school's music programs?*

Yes

What Kind of Programs Does Your School Offer?

Select one or more of the kinds of programs your school offers:

What Kind of Programs Do You Participate In?

Select one or more of the kinds of programs you participate in at your school.

Did you play with MYS in the 2021-2022 season?*

Yes

Which Ensemble(s) Were You In?*

Students returning to Symphony Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble will not need to re-audition if registering by June 1, 2022

How many years did you play in this ensemble?*

Which type of group are you registering for?*

Orchestra: Available for all string, wind and percussion instruments
Band: Available for all wind and percussion instruments
Jazz: Available for all wind and percussion instruments. Requires previous jazz experience

I am registering to begin playing with MYS during*

The MYS season is a full year program, however students may also join an MYS ensemble at the beginning of Winter or Spring Term

Spring Term - March or April Start

Hillsboro Ensembles*

MYS has multiple string only ensembles that rehearse in Hillsboro on Saturdays. If your skill level matches, would you be interested in participating in an all-strings ensemble located in Hillsboro?

Yes - prefer Hillsboro placement if appropriate

No - offer a Portland placement only

Maybe - please provide more information or a choice of placement between Portland/Hillsboro

Audition Alternative

I will NOT be able to submit a video audition. Please contact me regarding an alternative.

Audition: Scheduled Excerpts

After registering, students will be sent information about how to complete a video audition. Students will also be required to record and submit scheduled excerpts. Students will receive an e-mail with a link to a PDF along with information for how to submit recordings. This document will contain several musical excerpts in order of difficulty. Students are asked to select and record the two most advanced excerpts that they can perform accurately at the indicated tempo.
More information about auditions and the scheduled excerpts can be found here Audition Information

Students will have 3 days to complete their recording for these provided excerpts. Alternative dates may be requested (please provide 2 options). MYS Staff will contact you to confirm the dates to complete the Scheduled Excerpts.

If neither of these days work for your student, please indicate this below and provide us with alternate dates. MYS Staff will contact you to set up a time to complete the Scheduled Excerpts. Students who register after August 7 will receive updated instructions to complete their audition process.

Scheduled Excerpts Date Selection*

February 3-5

I request alternate dates to complete the Scheduled Excerpts

Alternative Scheduled Excerpts Dates*

Please provide us with at least two (2) 3-day windows of time that you are able to complete the excerpts. The first day must be a weekday.
(e.g. Alternate 1: July 15-18, Alternate 2: August 1-3) An MYS Staff member will be in touch with you to schedule a time to complete the Scheduled Excerpts.

Releases and Waivers

Photo/Video Image Release*

I understand that MYS will not share audition videos publicly. However I give MYS permission to photograph and record video images and audio of the musician while participating in any MYS activity. I understand these images and recordings may be used by MYS to promote MYS and/or its musicians. I agree that neither I nor the musician will receive compensation for MYS’s use of such images or recordings.

YES

I do NOT accept the terms and conditions for photo/video image release.

WAIVER, RELEASE AND AGREEMENT*

I hereby waive, release, discharge and agree to hold MYS and its officers, employees, directors and volunteers harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, injuries, or liability of any nature arising from or related to participation of the musician in any MYS activity, including but not limited to rehearsals, performances, tours and other activities, including without limitation those arising out of or attributable to exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 or any variant thereof.

I accept the above terms and conditions (call MYS office with questions)

I do NOT accept the terms and conditions for this waiver and release of claims

Important Information: The $40 Registration Fee is waived for students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch. When you submit the form below, the Registration Fee will not be added to the cart and a confirmation message will appear.

Important Information: Your registration is not complete until you've submitted your registration fee along with the registration form. To do so, click the button below to be taken to our shopping cart and complete the checkout process.

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Type of Audition*

Choose the audition type that applies to you. If you are auditioning on a String instrument, you have the option of auditioning in Portland or Hillsboro.

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Select Portland Strings/Harp Audition Date*

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Select Hillsboro Strings/Harp Audition Date*

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Select Portland Winds/Brass Audition Date*

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Select Jazz Audition Date*

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Select Percussion Audition Date*

Your registration is not complete until you've submitted your registration fee along with the registration form. To do so, click the button below to be taken to our shopping cart and complete the checkout process.

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