NOVAE SINFONIA FALL 2026

announcements:

AUDITION EXCERPTS FOR THE 2026/2027 AUDITION CYCLE HAVE BEEN POSTED

Fall 2026 excerpts

In-Person Auditions for Returning Students: July 25th (& deadline for digital submission)

In-Person Auditions for New Students: August 15th (& deadline for digital submission)

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 info@scvyo.org

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

Register and pay audition fee
 
 
 
 

ATTENDANCE POLICY


As an orchestra, our collective sound is determined by the effort of every individual in the ensemble, and our ability to prepare a wonderful concert relies on the presence in rehearsal of every musician. 

We have a lot of music to learn in a short amount of time, which means each week we are making changes to timing, bowings, articulation and more. When we are missing section members or individual parts, it’s difficult to progress as a group, because we end up spending a large portion of rehearsal time re-learning things we covered in previous rehearsals.

For this reason, we are clarifying our policies around tardiness and attendance.

TARDINESS:

Rehearsals will always begin on time - this means you should plan to arrive with ample time to unpack, warm up, and be in your seats ready to play at least 5 minutes BEFORE the start of rehearsal. (We recommend arriving at COC at least 15 minutes before the start of rehearsal). 


In order to avoid unnecessary disruptions to rehearsal, moving forward we will close the door at the start of rehearsal. Late arrivals will be asked to wait outside for the first 10 minutes of rehearsal, during which time they can unpack their instruments, and get their music, stand and pencil ready to go. 10 minutes after the start of rehearsal, all latecomers will be admitted at once and ask to quickly and quietly take their seats. 

ABSENCES:

Students are allowed a maximum of 3 excused absences per semester. After this point, ensemble directors will initiate a conversation with the student and parents to determine if the student will realistically be prepared to perform in the final concert. 

If you plan to be absent, or have to miss a portion of rehearsal, please submit the ONLINE ABSENCE NOTIFICATION FORM at least 24 hours in advance, whenever possible. 

IMPORTANT DATES

RETURNING STUDENT AUDITIONS (& digital deadline): Saturday, July 25th, 2026

NEW STUDENT AUDITIONS (& digital deadline): Saturday, August 15th, 2026

FIRST DAY OF REHEARSAL: Sunday, September 13th, 2026

FALL CONCERT: Saturday, December 5th, 2026 - Community Partnership Children’s Concert