N O V A E   S I N F O N I A

conducted by

RACHEL IBA, MFA

Sundays; 3 - 5pm

➤ SIGN UP TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION!

➤ REHEARSALS BEGIN FEBRUARY 4TH

“Why can’t you pair Beethoven with Björk?”

SCVYO’s Novae Sinfonia is aimed at exposing students to the full spectrum of the 21st century musical landscape. Conceived and directed by award-winning violinist and conductor, Rachel Iba, repertoire includes music of living composers, non-western repertoire, as well as standards of the Western orchestral canon. The group frequently collaborates with local artists, composers and dancers to produce dynamic, engaging concerts that are fun for the whole family!

**IMPORTANT NOTE: New members will be accepted into Novae during Spring 2024, HOWEVER, Novae will be going on tour to Carnegie Hall in April so a majority of rehearsals leading up to this will focus on this event. There will be an end of semester concert for everyone to perform in all ensembles that will take place in May 2024.

NEW AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR
NOVAE SINFONIA

ALL Novae Sinfonia musicians, new AND returning, must audition once per year to participate.

IN-PERSON AUDITIONS will be held January 14th, 2024.

Students who are unable to attend in-person auditions are welcome to submit a DIGITAL AUDITION before August 10th, 2023. See instructions below.

WHO NEEDS TO AUDITION FOR NOVAE SINFONIA?

NEW musicians wishing to join Novae Sinfonia for the first time 

ALL RETURNING students who played in Novae Sinfonia in the previous year

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STUDENTS wishing to move up to Novae Sinfonia

NOVAE SINFONIA
SKILL LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

The typical Novae Sinfonia Musician has a minimum of five years experience on their chosen instrument.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

🎵Violin:    One major and one minor 3-octave scale of choice, 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, & Novae Violin excerpt

🎵Viola:   One major and one minor 2-octave scale of choice, 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, & Novae Viola excerpt

🎵Cello:    One major and one minor 2-octave scale of choice, 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, & Novae Cello excerpt

🎵Bass:    2 octave F major/D minor OR E major/C# minor scales, 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, & Novae Bass excerpt

🎵Winds:  One major and one minor 3-octave scale of choice in if possible within the range of the instrument (otherwise 2-octave), 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, & Novae excerpt (Flute excerpt, Clarinet excerpt, Oboe excerpt, Bassoon excerpt, Sax excerpt)

🎵Brass: One major and one minor 2-octave scale of choice, 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, & Novae excerpt (Trumpet excerpt, Horn excerpt, Trombone excerpt, Tuba excerpt)

🎵Percussion: Prepare 2-3 min of a solo or etude demonstrating ability on snare drum, mallets, and/or timpani, a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship

🎵Piano: One major and one minor 3-octave scale of choice (hands together), 2-3 min of a solo piece that best demonstrates your level of musicianship, & Novae Piano excerpt.

▶︎ All auditions are to be unaccompanied

▶︎ Audition fee must be paid in order to schedule your appointment!

▶︎ Students are strongly encouraged to engage in private lessons and participate in their school music program, where available.

DIGITAL AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

1. BEFORE YOU RECORD: Students are welcome to use a laptop or phone to record, or have a friend or family member record you - make sure your full instrument is visible in frame! We suggest doing a short test video before recording your full audition to make sure sound/video are working. If possible, please record your audition in one continuous take (Scales, Solo Piece, Excerpt).

2. SAY YOUR NAME / PIECE: State your first and last name, and the name and composer of the solo piece you are going to play.

3. PLAY YOUR HEART OUT 🙂: Play your scales, solo piece, and excerpt (if applicable). Don’t worry about perfection! We just want to hear you play your instrument. 

4. UPLOAD YOUR AUDITION: Upload your audition video HERE. If you are having trouble uploading, you are also welcome to email video directly to rachel.scvyo@gmail.com.

5. SUBMIT ENROLLMENT FORM/AUDITION FEE: Make sure you have filled out online enrollment form & submitted audition fee.

Students will be notified of their ensemble placement via email in late August. 

CARNEGIE HALL / NYC TOUR 2024