Grand Forks Symphony youth auditions set for Sept. 9-10


The Greater Grand Forks Youth Orchestra Program is currently scheduling auditions for 2006-2007 programs on Sept. 9 and 10. Log onto www.ggfso.org to schedule an audition.

Students may audition for the following ensembles:
* Youth Symphony – high school and college, all instruments
* Junior Symphony – middle school strings
* Divertimento – high school and middle school strings players who wish to develop their skills in small ensemble playing (trios, quartets, quintets, etc.). Preference is given to students participating in one of the orchestra programs above.

The Youth Orchestra Program meets on eight consecutive Monday evenings at the Hughes Fine Arts Center. Rehearsals are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.(Youth Symphony) and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (Junior Symphony). Divertimento rehearsal times may vary according to the schedules of the participants. Total fees are $65 per semester for Youth Symphony; $55 per semester for Junior Symphony; and $35 for Divertimento. Scholarship and instrument loan assistance is available.
-- Jenny Tarlin, Executive Director, Music, ggfso@und.edu, 777-3359