News release
The Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra is holding auditions for its 38th season through Sept. 19.
Musicians ages 8 to 20 who play string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments are invited to audition for the CYMO (advanced level full orchestra), the Intermezzo Orchestra (intermediate level full orchestra), or the Overture String Orchestra (beginning level string orchestra), according to a news release from the orchestra.
Members of the CYMO come from a wide geographic area including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties. The groups rehearse at Claremont High School on Sundays.
Annual opportunities for orchestra members include three performances at Bridges Hall of Music at Pomona College, a weekend retreat in the mountains with special coaching by prominent professional musicians and conductors, community performances, chamber music opportunities, and a concerto competition. Additional opportunities have included performances at Walt Disney Concert Hall at the Los Angeles Music Center, the Hollywood Bowl, Disneyland, and numerous European venues.
The audition application and information can be found at www.cymo.org.
