Prospective Member FAQs

Who Can Join the USD Symphony and Chamber Music Ensembles?

Students: You must be accepted into USD before your audition. All admitted USD students, regardless of their major(s) or minor(s) are eligible to audition.
High School Students: High school students with advanced musical training are welcome to participate as a community member upon successful audition.
Community Members: All musicians not affiliated with USD are also welcome to participate if positions are open. Please contact Angela Yeung, Ph.D., for an interview and audition.

Please note: All interested musicians (except pianist and percussion majors) who wish to join the USD Symphony and/or Chamber Music Ensembles must provide your own instrument.

When Are Auditions?

Auditions are normally held several days before the beginning of the Fall and Spring semester. Occasionally positions remain open after the audition period. When this happens auditions can be coordinated through AngelaYeung by special appointment.

What Do I Need To Prepare for the Audition?

Audition requirements are:three octaves of major and minor scales (by memory), two pieces (or movements) of contrasting style, and sight-reading a brief musical excerpt. The audition will last approximately 30 minutes. Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your audition time to tune and warm up thoroughly.

How Do I Sign Up For An Audition?

You can sign up for an audition directly from this web site at Audition Information. Follow the step by step directions.

How Do I Register After I Auditioned?

After a successful audition Angela Yeung will register you for the appropriate ensemble. You may earn one credit per semester by enrolling in the USD Symphony, and an additional unit for enrolling in the Chamber Music Ensembles.

What's the Fine Print?

All USD students must register for credit to participate in the ensemble. Community member status is for non-students only.

When and Where Are Rehearsals?

USD Symphony rehearsals are held in the Shiley Theatre at USD on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 9:45 p.m. during the academic year, with possible extra dress rehearsals immediately prior to a performance.
Chamber Music Ensembles rehearsals are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. during the Fall and Spring semester. Rehearsals outside the regular class time may be arranged under special circumstances.

I Still Have Questions...

Contact Angela Yeung for an individual appointment.

Telephone: (619) 260-4106
E-mail: ayeung@sandiego.edu

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