Brighton & Hove Junior Youth Orchestra
Venue: Varndean School
Day/Time: Tuesdays 6.00 - 7.30pm
Conductors: Nicola Bates, Andy Sherwood
Tutors: Eira Owen, Gary Holmes & Lisa De Simone
At BHJYO students experience the full orchestral sound with instruments from the string, brass, woodwind and percussion families. As well as rehearsing as a full orchestra, players also rehearse in sections with specialist tutors. The repertoire ranges from Haydn symphonies to orchestral arrangements of popular and contemporary works. Players who have reached a minimum standard of Grade 3 will be offered places based on their music centre application. The leader of the orchestra is required to audition.
BHJYO Entry Requirement
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Violin & Viola – should be able to use 3rd position
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Cello – should be able to play G major scale in two octaves
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Double Bass – should be able to play at least two of the three scales – F and B flat major (1 octave) E minor (1 octave)
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Flute – should be able to play at least two of the three scales – F and G major (2 octaves) chromatic on D (1 octave)
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Oboe – should be able to play at least two of the three scales – F and G major (to a 12th) chromatic on C (1 octave)
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Clarinet – should be able to play at least two of the three scales D and F major (2 octaves) chromatic on C (1 octave)
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Bassoon – should be able to play at least two of the three scales – F, G and C major (2 octaves)
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Trumpet – should be able to play at least two of the three scales – E major and chromatic on C (1 octave) A major (to a 12th)
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French Horn – should be able to play at least two of the three scales – G and A major (to a 12th) chromatic on C (1 octave)
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Trombone – should be able to play at least two of the three scales – D major and chromatic on C (1 octave) and G major (to a 12th)
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Percussion – should be able to read music and have some experience of either pitched or unpitched percussion playing
Please discuss this criteria with your child’s teacher before you apply.
