Orchestra 
Bay Youth Symphony (BaYS)
BaYS is an auditioned*, sequential youth orchestra program designed to create an opportunity for dedicated and talented young musicians, living in communities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, to perform symphonic music at a high level in a well organized orchestra program. The program currently offers ensembles at three levels: a string ensemble for younger students (Dolce Strings), a full symphonic orchestra for intermediate level students (Sinfonia), and a senior full symphonic orchestra (Symphony). Rehearsals take place at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center.
*Dolce Strings is for students with a minimum of one year of lessons and a recommendation from their private lesson instructor.
| Symphony Conductor: James Vinci Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm Tuition: $425/year Audition required |
Sinfonia Conductor: TBA Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm Tuition: $350/year Audition required |
Dolce Strings Conductor: Theresa Johnson Wednesdays, 6-7 pm Tuition: $300/year No audition required |
BaYS Symphony and String Orchestra Audition Requirements
For All Instruments:
SOLO PIECE: representative of the literature for your instrument.
SCALES: Specific scale requirements for each ensemble listed below.
SIGHT-READING: All Students except Dolce Strings will be asked to sight-read.
Strings, Woodwinds and Brass for all ensembles
SOLO PIECE: Piece that demonstrates student’s ability and highest technical skills. Students should demonstrate knowledge of style, expression and articulation.
SCALES: Symphony students should know Major scales up to four sharps and four flats in as many octaves as possible. And at least one minor scale (natural or melodic). Woodwinds and Brass must play a chromatic scale in the range of their instrument.
SCALES: Sinfonia students should know Major scales up to three sharps and three flats in as many octaves as possible. Woodwinds and Brass must play a chromatic scale in the range of their instrument.