Audition Dates for 2012-13 SEASON
2012 Summer Orchestra Camp
Friday, May 25, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
Additional Audition Dates May Be Added As Needed
First Rehearsal for 2012 Summer Orchestra Camp
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 – 7:00 - 9:45 p.m.
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The Fabulous Protégé Experience!
As a violist at the age of 15, I was completely unaware of what happened in the world of classical music beyond my high school string orchestra. At that point in my life, I enjoyed playing the viola but it was not something I had planned on taking seriously. Before one of our school concerts, I happened to over-hear another student talking about his time in The Protégé Philharmonic. Having some interest in something beyond my high school orchestra, I decided to take an audition. Upon being accepted into the orchestra, I received my music before rehearsals began and started to listen to professional recordings of the pieces. I remember thinking to myself: “Wow! I am going to be able to play this amazing music?” Looking back on that, I realize that that is one of the many factors that make Protégé so special. Being able to play Principal Viola in 4 different concerts a school year consisting of virtuosic repertoire was an incredible experience. This is all achieved in very professional, but encouraging and fun environment.
Through Protégé and the personal guidance of Mr. Glymph as my private viola teacher, I came very far. Mr. Glymph straightened out every bad habit I had, taught me how to practice intelligently and effectively, and encouraged me to make a strong commitment to becoming a professional musician. Small things like IMEA, where at 15 years old I was 20th chair, and at 17, I won the Principal chair! I was invited to a live audition at the Juilliard School of Music and took other auditions at New England Conservatory of Music, Rice University, Northwestern University, as well as the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University- where I was awarded a large scholarship and now attend. After 2 years of hard work, my abilities as a violist had significantly increased to a high level acknowledged by professors around the nation. Even though Protégé is now behind me, I will always remember it to be the beginning and foundation of my musical career.
Ben Wagner, Viola
“The Protégé experience is one-of-a-kind! High school level musicians rarely meet conductors and teachers as passionate and energetic as Mr. Glymph. My most distinct memory of Protégé was walking into rehearsal the first day of my Sophomore year and being blown away by how great the orchestra sounded. The musicians were so good, the sound of the page turns make me shiver!”
Jonathan Jou, Violin
“Growing an immense amount as a musician; not only as a horn player but learning how to function as a section and as an orchestra. Playing an absolutely incredible repertoire with wonderful fellow musicians (and now friends!) and playing under the baton of one of the most talented musicians I’ve ever met.
Truly an honor and a privilege.”
Nicholas Yeates, French Horn
“The music I played was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
It was awesome to play it with such a talented group of musicians."
Joe Philipson, Trumpet
Audition Registration
Long considered one of the top Chicago youth orchestras for high school and advanced junior high school students, The Protégé Philharmonic is a high-level training orchestra and has two seasons:
Fall Season - September through May
Rehearsals are Saturdays 2:00 - 5: 00 p.m.
Summer Orchestra Camp - Mid - June through late July (6 weeks)
Rehearsals are Saturdays 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:45 p.m.
Formal Auditions
Fall Season For Openings In Some Sections - Early September
Summer Orchestra Camp and Fall Season - Early June
Audition information is mailed out one month before formal auditions are held. An audition registration form is included with that information, which must be completed and returned to The Protégé Philharmonic. Once the registration form is received, and audition date and time is assigned, and auditionees are notified by email of the date and time of their audition.
Audition Fee: $25.00
Auditions are conducted by Joseph Glymph, Music Director
Private Auditions
Throughout each season, sectional openings may exist in The Protégé Philharmonic.
The procedure for auditioning during any given season is as follows:
Interested players can contact Joseph Glymph, Music Director to inquire about the current openings in The Classical Symphony Orchestra. If an opening exists, Maestro Glymph will arrange a private audition at a mutually convenient time. If accepted, the player is eligible to begin playing with The Protégé Philharmonic immediately.
Audition Requirements
Short solo (4-5 minutes), demonstrating technical and expressive playing with
your instrument and sight-reading.