Student Information Student Name*
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Primary Instrument for MYS* Select an option Flute Flute – Jazz Oboe Clarinet Bass Clarinet Clarinet – Jazz Bassoon Alto Saxophone Alto Saxophone – Jazz Tenor Saxophone Tenor Saxophone – Jazz Bari Saxophone Bari Saxophone – Jazz French Horn Trumpet Trumpet – Jazz Trombone Trombone – Jazz Tuba Tuba – Jazz Euphonium/Baritone Euphonium/Baritone – Jazz Percussion Percussion – Jazz Harp Piano (Jazz Only) Guitar (Jazz Only) Violin Viola Cello Bass Bass – Jazz
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* Select an option Less than a year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Secondary Instrument for MYS N/A Flute Flute – Jazz Oboe Clarinet Bass Clarinet Clarinet – Jazz Bassoon Alto Saxophone Alto Saxophone – Jazz Tenor Saxophone Tenor Saxophone – Jazz Bari Saxophone Bari Saxophone – Jazz French Horn Trumpet Trumpet – Jazz Trombone Trombone – Jazz Tuba Tuba – Jazz Euphonium/Baritone Euphonium/Baritone – Jazz Percussion Percussion – Jazz Harp Piano (Jazz Only) Guitar (Jazz Only) Violin Viola Cello Bass Bass – Jazz
Please select ONLY if auditioning for MYS on a secondary instrument.
Years Played Secondary Instrument N/A Less Than a Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
How many years have you played your secondary instrument (if applicable)?
Which of the following most accurately describes you?* Female Male Non-binary Transgender Not listed (please state) I prefer not to say
Select as many options as applicable
What are your pronouns? Select an option She/her/hers He/him/his They/them/theirs Not listed (please state) I prefer not to say
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.
Ethnicity or Race* Select an option African American African Arab Asian Caucasian East Indian Latino or Hispanic Native American or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander Slavic Multi-Racial Not listed (please state) Decline to answer
Date of Birth* Grade* Select an option Other 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
2023-2024 school year
School District* Click to select… Private/None Other – Let me type… Battle Ground School District Beaverton School District Camas School District Centennial School District Corbett School District David Douglas School District Evergreen School District Forest Grove School District Gladstone School District Gresham-Barlow School District Hillsboro School District Hockinson School District La Center School District Lake Oswego School District McMinnville School District Mt. Pleasant School District Newberg School District North Clackamas School District North Marion School District Oregon City School District Parkrose School District Portland Public School District Reynolds School District Ridgefield School District Riverdale School District Salem-Keizer School District Sherwood School District Tigard-Tualatin School District Vancouver School District Washougal School District West Linn-Wilsonville School District Woodburn School District
Do you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch?* I prefer to receive written communication from MYS in/Prefiero recibir comunicación escrita de MYS en: 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*
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Parent/Guardian 2 Name
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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.
Phone Numbers Parent 1 Phone Parent 2 Phone
Address Address*
County* Select an option Benton Clackamas Clark Columbia Lincoln Marion Multnomah Polk Skamania Tillamook Washington Yamhill Other
Additional Parent Information
Private Teacher Information Private Teacher Full Name
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How long have you studied with this teacher?* N/A Over 3 years 1-3 years Less than a year
How often/long are your lessons?* N/A More than 30 minutes once per week 30 minutes or less once per week Twice a month Once a month or less
Private Teacher Mailing Address
Previous MYS and/or Musical Experience Are you a current MYS Beginning Strings student registering to play with an MYS ensemble for the first time?* The MYS Beginning Strings program is the free string lesson program offered by MYS at specific locations in Portland and Hillsboro. Please only select yes if your student was enrolled in this program.
Which location was your student enrolled in the MYS Beginning Strings Program?* How many seasons have you played with MYS? Select an option This will be my first season 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 More than 12 years
How did you hear about MYS? Choose as many as applicable
Friend or Family member Private Teacher Public School Teacher School Outreach Concert Radio Online Ad Print Advertising Social Media Other
Why do you want to participate in MYS?
Anything else you would like us to know about you?
Does your school offer music programs?* Do you participate in any of your school's music programs?* What kind of programs does your school offer? Select one or more of the kinds of programs your school offers:
Orchestra Jazz Band Other
What kind of programs do you participate In? Select one or more of the kinds of programs you participate in at your school.
Orchestra Jazz Band Other
Name of your school Band, Orchestra, or Jazz Director
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Did you play with MYS in the 2022-2023 season?* Which ensemble(s) were you in?* Symphony Orchestra MYSfits String Ensemble Flute Ensemble Concert Orchestra Portland Camerata Sinfonietta Orchestra Portland Chamber Strings Interlude Orchestra Portland Overture Strings Hillsboro Camerata HIllsboro Chamber Strings Hillsboro Overture Strings MYSticks/Percussion Ensemble Jazz Ensemble
Students returning to Symphony Orchestra & Jazz Ensemble will not be required to re-audition if registering by June 9, 2023
How many years did you play in this ensemble?* Select an option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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 Flute Ensemble : Available for flutes who qualify based on audition Jazz : Available for all wind and percussion instruments. Requires previous jazz experience Select as many as apply.
Orchestra Band Flute Ensemble Jazz
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 Term
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?
Auditons: Live or Video Auditions Available Live and Video Auditions for the 2023-2024 season will be offered. Live auditons will be held on June 10th (Portland & Hillsboro), June 17th (Portland), August 12th (Portland), and August 19th (Hillsboro). Live auditions for the Winter Term will occur on November 18th (Portland). Additional dates may be added and custom dates may be requested. Video auditons should be submitted by August 14th for guaranteed placement by the first rehearsal of Fall Term.
Audition Options
Please select which type of audition you would prefer.
Live Audition: Select Audition Time Select the type of audition and then a date and time for your audition from the choices below. If you would like to request a live audition on a date not listed below, please choose “None of these dates work” from the list of options and an MYS Staff member will be in touch with you to schedule an audition.
Students auditioning on
more than one instrument or
auditioning for both jazz and orchestra/band should select
2 audition times . To schedule a second audition time
on the same date as the first audition, choose both audition types, dates, and one audition time, then email produ
[email protected] and we will add the second time on that date.
Type of Audition* String/Harp (Portland) String/Harp (Hillsboro) Woodwind/Brass Percussion (not jazz) Jazz Winter Audition (Dec/Jan start)
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.
Select Portland Strings/Harp Audition Date* Select Date Saturday, June 10 Saturday, June 17 Saturday, August 12 None of these dates work for me
Select Hillsboro Strings/Harp Audition Date* Select Date Saturday, June 10 Saturday, August 19 None of these dates work for me
Select Portland Winds/Brass Audition Date* Select Date Saturday, June 10 Saturday, June 17 Saturday, August 12 None of these dates work for me
Select Jazz Audition Date* Select Date Saturday, June 10 Saturday, August 12 None of these dates work for me
Select Percussion Audition Date* Select Date Saturday, June 10 Saturday, June 17 Saturday, Aug 12 None of these dates work for me
Select Winter Audition Date* Select Date Saturday, November 18 None of these dates work for me
Select Saturday, June 10 Audition Time (Portland)* Location: The Madeleine Parish 3123 NE 24th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
Select Saturday, June 10 Audition Time (Hillsboro)* Location: First Congregational United Church of Christ 494 E Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123
Select Saturday, June 17 Audition Time (Portland)* Location: The Madeleine Parish 3123 NE 24th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
Select Saturday, August 12 Audition Time (Portland)* Location: TBD
Select Saturday, August 19 Audition Time (Hillsboro)* Location: First Congregational United Church of Christ 494 E Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123
Select Saturday, November 18 Audition Time* Location: TBD
After you submit the Registration Form, an MYS Staff member will be in touch with you to schedule an audition time. Additional times on your selected date may be available. If there are no available times on the date you selected, additional dates/times may be offered.
Video Audition: Scheduled Excerpts Video Auditions will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the summer and into the Fall Term but for guaranteed placement by the first rehearsal of Fall Term, videos should be submitted by August 14th. Video Auditions will consist of 2 parts: 1) Solo Repertoire and Scales and 2) Scheduled Excerpts (this takes the place of a live sight reading exercise).
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.
Scheduled Excerpts Date Selection* Excerpts wll be due by 11:59 PM on the last date of the 3 day period selected.
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.
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.
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. (Call the MYS office with questions 503-239-4566)
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