Becoming a Member of WVYS
The Wabash Valley Youth Symphony is open, by audition, to students in 6th through 12th grade. All orchestral instrumentalists are welcome to call for information or to set up an audition. Auditions are held in late summer or early fall, though sometimes we accept new members in the middle of the year if it is early enough in the set of rehearsals. There is a yearly registration fee of $25.
Auditions
Auditions are held as needed to fill vacancies. Audition committee consists of the Music Director and a designated panel of professional musicians. Prior to scheduled auditions, students are supplied with audition material. Students who are selected participate free of charge.
Rehearsal
WVYS rehearses weekly on Tuesday evenings from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The string chamber orchestra rehearses from 9:00PM to 9:30PM, following the full orchestra.