SAYS invites area youth to schedule auditions for Aug. 29-30

Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony (SAYS) is made up of musicians in the seventh through 12th grades. Students must be an active member of their performing organization at their respective school. Homeschooled students are also welcome to audition.

SAYS is directed by Dr. Walter Rich and was formed in 1981. The orchestra rehearses weekly on Monday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m. They prepare three public concerts each season; perform concerts in the public and private schools.

Approximately 75 student musicians are on the roster representing 14 different communities from around Sheboygan County and 17 different public, private and parochial schools. Membership in the orchestra is by audition only.

The Sheboygan Area Youth Symphony is co-sponsored by the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra and the Sheboygan Area School District.

SAYS auditions

Auditions for the 2010-11 season will be Sunday, Aug. 29, noon-2 p.m.; and Monday, Aug. 30, 6-7:30 p.m. All sections and instruments are needed. Percussion, please call to arrange for an audition.

Auditions will be at the Sheboygan Symphony Office located at 921 N. Eighth St., Suite 208 in Sheboygan (located above Rudnick Jewelers).

Please call (920) 452-1985 to set an audition time.

Those desiring an audition should prepare a solo of the difficulty level of the WSMA Class A or B list. String students should perform a solo that includes shifting to the upper positions and third position work.

For more information on the Sheboygan Symphony and other audition opportunities, visit www.sheboygansymphony.org.