Riverside Youth Orchestra
Enrollment is now OPEN through Sunday 8/31
Units: 3
Auditions: No
Grade Levels: 6th - 12th
Location: UC Riverside
Schedule: Sundays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Course Description: The Riverside Youth Orchestra (RYO) is RAA’s flagship orchestral ensemble, comprised of some of the most accomplished young musicians in the Inland Empire. RYO is open only to advanced student musicians in grades 6th through 12th with at least 2 years of instrument experience.
Students perform a diverse range of repertoire, from the classical canon to film and video game music.
RYO is directed by RAA’s Executive & Artistic Director, Adam Karelin.
RYO will includes sectionals with instrument-specific coaches during rehearsals.
AuDitionS
Riverside Youth Orchestra is open to musicians with 2 or more years of experience, by audition only. If you are not placed in RYO, you will be recommended for a different RAA class!
Audition Materials:
• Prepared excerpts (click on your instrument below; prepare ALL listed excerpts)
• Prepare two (2) scales in as many octaves as you are comfortable
• You may be asked to sight-read at your audition
ADDITIONAL INFO
Tuition:
Units: 3
Financial aid is available! To apply for financial aid, complete the financial aid application and upload the required documents in the enrollment form. To view financial aid eligibility, click here.
Cost without financial aid: $1200/school year (payable in one sum or monthly over the school year)
Attendance Policy
Attendance to rehearsals is mandatory. Up to 2 rehearsals can be missed per semester, excluding dress rehearsals and concerts. Exceptions may be granted in extenuating circumstances.