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Spring auditions for FRYS are now open!

As we are finishing up our current season, it is time to prepare for the 2026-2027 season! We'll be holding auditions starting May 8 for all four of our groups: Front Range Youth Symphony, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Strings, and Academy Strings. Scroll down to learn more about each group and to sign up for your audition slot.

Academy Strings: Initial auditions were May 8–9. To schedule an audition for May 15, 16, or in August, email Scottie Woodard at swoodard@arvadacenter.org.

For additional information about each group, please feel free to click on the respective links. Once you identify the group that aligns with your skill level, you can access the audition form, complete the necessary information, and select a time slot. Please note that each time slot is limited to 10 minutes, so we recommend arriving early. The form will direct you to our audition payment page, where you can pay the $20 audition fee or apply for a scholarship to cover this fee. We are committed to making FRYS accessible to all young artists.

If you are wondering who needs to audition, please view the FAQs at the bottom.

If you have any questions regarding the audition process, please do not hesitate to contact the FRYS Coordinator, Scottie Woodard, at swoodard@arvadacenter.org.

Pay 2026-2027 Audition Fee

Group Requirements

Academy Strings

Conducted by Michelle Ewer, this group is intended for students with between one and three years of experience. Academy Strings is a strings-only ensemble that will help students hone in on their playing skills in an ensemble setting. The focus is on technique and creating a quality string tone while having fun learning. This class is perfect for students from third to eighth grade who are developing orchestral ensemble skills with a curriculum that supports string pedagogy. Students must audition to participate in the program. The season begins with a jump-start summer camp.

Rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

Initial auditions were May 8–9. To schedule an audition for May 15, 16, or in August, email Scottie Woodard at swoodard@arvadacenter.org

Concert Strings

Conducted by Javan Carson, this program is for students who have played for two to three years and have had private lessons for at least one year. This string-only group emphasizes ensemble and music reading skills and the development of orchestral playing techniques. Students must audition to participate in the program.

Rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 6:40 - 7:40 pm

Initial auditions were May 8,9, 15, and 16. To schedule an audition in August, please email Scottie Woodard at swoodard@arvadacenter.org

Chamber Orchestra

Conducted by Javan Carson, this orchestra was formed to create a high-level string ensemble, to perform advanced chamber literature. This is a program for students who have played for several years and have had private lessons. The Chamber Orchestra concentrates on refining students’ orchestral playing techniques by focusing on ensemble skills, sight-reading, advanced playing positions, and advanced bowing techniques. Students must audition to participate in the program.

Rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7:40 - 9:10 pm.

Initial auditions were May 8,9, 15, and 16. To schedule an audition in August, please email Scottie Woodard at swoodard@arvadacenter.org

Youth Symphony

Conducted by Danielle Johnson, this orchestra provides unique training in orchestral repertoire for advanced high school and college-age musicians up to the age of 21. All orchestral string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments are welcome. All instrumentalists should have commanding facility on their instrument. Students must audition to participate in the program.

Rehearsals on Tuesday evenings from 6:30- 9 PM

Youth Symphony Fall Audition Requirements and Sign Up Form

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