Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra
Concerto Competition
January 13, 2008


The first place winner of PYSO's concerto competition traditionally performs with PYSO on its spring concert. This year’s PYSO Concerto Competition will take place on January 13, 2008 in the afternoon at Heinz Hall.

Depending on the number of students auditioning, we may need to limit the length of time for each performer.  Please indicate below whether your piece has movements or sections.  You may not be able to perform the entire piece at the audition.

While practice rooms may be available for warming up and rehearsal, there will not be any time for rehearsing in the audition room.

Please note:

  • The competition is open to all current PYSO members.
  • You can audition on the instrument that you play in PYSO, or on other instrument(s) that you play, including piano.
  • Memorization is required.
  • Piano accompaniment is required.
  • Audition should not exceed 10 or 15 minutes in length.  If your piece is longer and comprised of movements, you should choose which part of the piece you would like to perform.
  • Orchestral accompaniment parts must be available.
  • Previous first-place winners are not eligible to re-audition.
  • We will make every attempt to accommodate your scheduling request, but cannot guarantee that all requests can be met.
  • Please attach a short (4 or 5 sentences) bio.



Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Instrument ________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Accompanist _______________________________________________________________________

Composer _________________________________________________________________________________

Title ______________________________________________________    Total Length ___________________

Movements or Sections, if applicable ___________________________________________________________

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You will be notified of your exact audition time.  Please indicate any specific scheduling requests:
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Please return this form by January 1, 2008.
Fax to 412-392-3326 or mail to PYSO, 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15222.