National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America
| National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America | |
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| Youth orchestra | |
 The National Youth Orchestra of China (in red) rehearsing alongside the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (in blue) | |
| Short name | NYO-USA |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Location | Purchase College, State University of New York |
| Website | www |
The National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA)[1] is the national youth orchestra of the United States. Organized by Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute, it was established in 2012, and its first concert tour took place in the summer of 2013. Each summer, following an application and audition process, about 100 musicians ages 16 to 19 attend a two-week residency at Purchase College, New York, followed by a national or international tour.
History
[edit]In January 2012 Carnegie Hall announced the launch of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA).[1] The orchestra was created by Weill Music Institute, the hall's music education and community outreach wing. The NYO-USA was set up along broadly similar lines to the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
Organization
[edit]Supported by a faculty of principal players from professional American orchestras, the musicians' preparation during NYO-USA's residency is overseen by the orchestra director. The current orchestra director is James E. Ross.[2]
The NYO-USA has no permanent music director and is instead led by a different conductor each summer. The inaugural guest conductor was Russian conductor Valery Gergiev.[3]
Orchestra membership and activities
[edit]The NYO-USA is a full symphony orchestra consisting of around 110 young musicians.[1] Depending on the repertoire for the season it may or may not include harpists and orchestral keyboardists.[4]
Membership to the orchestra changes each year with an annual application and audition process.
Eligibility
[edit]To apply to join the NYO-USA, applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 19 years old during the summer of participation (e.g. for the 2020 season, applicants' birthdays must fall between July 1, 2000, and June 30, 2004). Additionally, applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents who did did not graduate from high school earlier than their year of participation (no gap year students).
Applications and auditions
[edit]Applications to join the NYO-USA are made online between the August and November preceding the summer of participation, and include a brief biographical essay, two recommendations and an audition video including a piece of choice and several excerpts. The audition video must also include spoken (biographical, motivational) sequences.[4]
Applicants may apply more than once in any one year by submitting applications for more than one instrument (excluding instrument sub-family combinations such as piccolo and flute), but respective full applications have to be made.[4]
Former members of the NYO-USA may apply to rejoin as long as the eligibility criteria, above, are met.[4]
Seasons
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Carnegie Hall (2012). Carnegie Hall presents: 2011-2012 Annual Report. New York: Carnegie Hall.
- ^ "National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America: 2013 Faculty". Carnegie Hall. Carnegie Hall. Archived from the original on July 30, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
- ^ "National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America: Frequently Asked Questions". Carnegie Hall. Carnegie Hall. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America: Application Process". Carnegie Hall. Carnegie Hall. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
- ^ "National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America: 2013 Residency and Tour". Carnegie Hall. Carnegie Hall. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ "National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America: Guest Artists". Carnegie Hall. Carnegie Hall. Archived from the original on July 31, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
- ^ "National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America: 2014 Residency and Tour". Carnegie Hall. Carnegie Hall. Archived from the original on August 18, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ "NYO-USA Tours China with Dutoit and YUNDI". Carnegie Hall. Carnegie Hall. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ "National Youth Orchestra at Carnegie Hall". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ^ Tommasini, Anthony (July 23, 2017). "Review: U.S. Youth Orchestra Inspires a Chinese Counterpart". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ "NYO-USA 2018". www.carnegiehall.org. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ "NYO-USA 2019". www.carnegiehall.org. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ^ "NYO-USA 2020". www.carnegiehall.org. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "NYO-USA 2021". www.carnegiehall.org. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "NYO-USA 2022". www.carnegiehall.org. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "NYO-USA 2023". www.askhonasholt.com. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ CHANNEL, THE VIOLIN (March 13, 2024). "Carnegie Hall Announces 2024 NYO-USA Participants". World's Leading Classical Music Platform. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
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