R.I. Philharmonic Youth Orchestras plan auditions for upcoming season

EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestras (RIPYO) will hold auditions by appointment on Aug. 24 and 25, and Sept. 6 for the Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, String Orchestra, Intermediate String Ensemble and String Ensemble.

For an audition application or more information, please visit musicschool.riphil.org or contact Youth Ensembles Manager Chelsea Anderson at 401-248-7038 or canderson@riphil.org.

RIPYO provides quality orchestral rehearsal and performance experience for talented young musicians from Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut and Massachusetts. The professional conducting staff, led by Music Director, Symphony Conductor and R.I .Philharmonic Orchestra member Alexey Shabalin, is committed to providing the best educational experience for each student.

All RIPYO ensembles rehearse once weekly at the RI Philharmonic’s Carter Center for Music Education & Performance in East Providence, from September through May, and present three major performances. RIPYO Symphony members also perform side-byside with RI Philharmonic musicians at a Friday night AMICA Rush Hour concert once each year.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Jazz Ensembles (RIPYJazz) will hold auditions by appointment at your convenience for the RIPYJazz Big Band, Paul Murphy Touring Ensemble and Jazz Combos. For an audition application or more information, please visit musicschool.riphil.org or contact Youth Ensembles Manager Chelsea Anderson at 401248-7038 or canderson@riphil.org.

The Jazz and Rock Department offers a complete educational program for students interested in jazz or rock study and performance. Courses are organized so that each student is placed according to their interests and skills and can progress accordingly. The RIPYJazz Big Band, under the direction of Wendy Klein, performs at numerous community events, including the Vernal Arts and Music Festival and the Blackstone Boulevard Summer Concert Series.

All RIPYJazz ensembles rehearse at the RI Philharmonic’s Carter Center for Music Education & Performance in East Providence, once a week from September through May and present various performances throughout the season.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Qind Ensembles will hold auditions by appointment on Aug. 30 for the Symphonic Winds and the Wind Ensemble. For an audition application or more information, please visit musicschool.riphil.org or contact Youth Ensembles Manager Chelsea Anderson at 401248-7038 or canderson@riphil.org. Students interested in auditioning but not available on the dates listed above can still submit an audition application. Auditions will be scheduled at the earliest convenient time.

Founded in 2002, RIPYWE offers advanced woodwind, brass and percussion students from Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut an outstanding opportunity to rehearse and perform high quality wind ensemble repertoire. RIPYWE offers these students a challenging and rewarding musical experience. RIPYWE Symphonic Winds is conducted by Dr. David Neves, and RIPYWE Wind Ensemble is conducted by Music Director John Knasas.

Both RIPYWE ensembles rehearse once weekly at the R.I. Philharmonic’s Carter Center for Music Education & Performance in East Providence from September through May and present two major performances. RIPYWE Symphonic Winds and RIPYWE Wind Ensemble rehearse on Wednesday evenings.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Chamber Ensembles will hold auditions on Aug. 31, Sept. 1 or by appointment. For more information, please visit musicschool.riphil.org or contact Youth Ensembles Manager Chelsea Anderson at 401248-7038 or canderson@riphil.org. Students interested in auditioning but not available on the dates listed above should submit an audition application. Auditions will be scheduled at the earliest convenient time.

Chamber Music classes provide a format for intensive study and performance of standard chamber music repertoire for string quartets, woodwind and brass quintets, piano trios and quartets and mixed ensembles. Students should have a minimum of three years playing experience.