Youth Sinfonia
Ellen Stephens, Director
Award-winning advanced (Level 6) auditioned string orchestra.
High school students.
Rehearsals: Mondays, 6:15-8:30 pm.
Immanuel Church, 2551 Dixie Hwy, Lakeside Park, KY 41017
Requirements: Enrollment in private lessons and an annual audition.
Fall 2023: September 11 - December 9, 2023
Spring 2024: January 8 - April 27, 2024
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Youth Sinfonia Tuition: $225 per semester per student.*
*No refunds after the first two weeks of rehearsal
Click HERE for Youth Sinfonia Student Expectations.
Youth Sinfonia Auditions:
Fall Auditions: August 19, 26, and 27, 2023 @ Immanuel Church
(For new and returning students)
Click HERE to sign-up for an audition time
If you have any questions or concerns, contact ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org.
Scales: (3 octaves) A, E, Eb, and Ab Major.
Scales: (3 octaves) c, f, f#, and c# melodic minor.
3-octave chromatic scale from lowest open string only.
Prepared work demonstrating student's abilities. Piano accompaniment not necessary.
Sight-reading.
Sinfonia excerpts are provided from the following works:
Click to download excerpts:
Spring Auditions: Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 @ Immanuel Church
(For new students joining mid-year)
Click HERE to sign-up for an audition time
If you have any questions or concerns, contact ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org.
Scales: (3 octaves) A, E, Eb, and Ab Major.
Scales: (3 octaves) c, f, f#, and c# melodic minor.
3-octave chromatic scale from lowest open string only.
Prepared work demonstrating student's abilities. Piano accompaniment not necessary.
Sight-reading.
Sinfonia excerpts are provided from the following works:
Two Nordic Melodies for the String Orchestra Op. 63 by Grieg
Divertimento in D major. K. 136 by Mozart (VIOLINS ONLY)
Click to download excerpts:
2023-2024 Youth Sinfonia Performance Opportunities:
Community Concert – November 12 @ 8:30 am
Immanuel Church, 2551 Dixie Hwy, Lakeside Park, KY 41017
December Concert – December 9 @ 6:30 pm
Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Dr, Park Hills, KY 41011
2024 Tour and Competition: Orlando, FL, March 21 - March 24, 2024
Spring Concert – April 27 @ 6:30 pm
Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Dr, Park Hills, KY 41011
WorldStrides OnStage Performance April 2023 Chicago, IL
Awards Received:
Gold Rating and 1st place
Adjudicator Award (Score above 92)
Outstanding Orchestra Award (Highest Score)
Ovation Award for Monica Geiman
Immanuel School of Music
2551 Dixie Highway, Lakeside Park, KY 41017
(859) 341-8555
www.immanuelschoolofmusic.org
