73
Celebrating
1948-2021
The Mississippi Youth Symphony Orchestra
years

Music Requirements
Musicians should be able to play the corresponding scale and excerpt (where indicated) for participation in that orchestra. Please follow the music requirements below for each orchestra level.
Jubilante I Orchestra
No scale or playing required. Simply introduce yourself. Or you may simply submit the MYSO Registration.
Jubilante II Orchestra
2 minutes of your best playing and one octave of the D Major scale (in first position).
Sinfonietta Orchestra
2-3 minutes of your best playing and two octaves of the D Major scale slurring notes by two (i.e. play two notes connected in one bow)
Philharmonia Orchestra
Your audition for Philharmonia will be used in determining orchestra seatings. Please provide 3-4 minutes of your best playing of a song of your choice and the following scales per instrument.
Violin:
Three octaves of the G Major scale
Viola:
Three octaves of the C major scale
Cello:
Three octaves of the C major scale
Bass:
Three octaves of the E major scale