Welcome to Lyceum Orchestras! With four audition-only ensembles, we are able to place most students in an orchestra that meets the student at the threshold of their abilities. We encourage our students to participate in their school ensembles and ask that all participants practice at home and work with a private teacher. Lyceum ensembles are divided by ability not age although we do require that students be in high school to audition for the Philharmonic.

Rehearsals for the 2013-2014 Season start September 11, 2014. Students returning to the same ensemble they were enrolled in the previous year need not re-audition. All students seeking admission to a new ensemble or students new to the program are required to audition.

Each audition is only 5 minutes. Students should prepare a short solo piece as well as a major scale of your choosing. Some sight reading may be required. See below for the expectations coordinating with each ensemble. For more information on which ensembles is right for you including rehearsal times, cost, and director information see About Us.

Auditions for American Heritage Lyceum Philharmonic participants
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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Philharmonic Students should read music including all clefs and transpositions common to their instrument, be proficient in every technique common to their instrument. Display maturity required to accommodate the rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. Students must be in 9th-12th grade to apply. Philharmonic is the only Lyceum ensemble to include wind, brass, and percussion. All other ensembles are string only.

Auditions for potential Lyceum Chamber Ensemble and
Crescendo Orchestra participants
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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Crescendo Orchestra Students should read music, play in tune with good tone in first, second and some third position, maintain rhythm with the ensemble, and be studying with a private teacher. Chamber Ensemble Students should read music well, play in tune with good tone in third, fourth, and fifth positions, vibrato, display technical facility in quick passagework, and be studying with a private teacher.

Auditions for potential Jr. Strings participants
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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Jr. Strings Students should read music at a beginning level, play in tune with good tone in first position including extensions, maintain rhythm with the ensemble, and be studying with a private teacher. Students 8 and younger should have a parent attend rehearsal with the child.

To schedule an audition after the current season has already begun, please contact Kayson Brown at kbrown@ahsmail.com or 801-642-0055 ext. 513.