Auditions
The orchestra has vacant positions for strings, horn, trumpet and bassoon.
In addition the orchestra auditions for stand-in positions for clarinet, oboe and trombone.
Only a selection of orchestral excerpts are requested for the audition.
An overview of the orchestral traits per instrument can be found here.
Strings (violin, viola, double bass)
Wed 14 October 2020 | 14:30-18:00 | Filharmonisch Huis (Braziliëstraat 19, Antwerpen)
Mon 19 October 2020 | 10:00-13:00 | Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (Regentschapsstraat 30, Brussel)
Sat 24 October 2020 | 10:00-13:00 | LUCA School of Arts (Lemmensberg 3, Leuven) – CANCELLED
Horn (SOLO)
Thu 15 October 2020 | 10:00-13:00 | Filharmonisch Huis (Braziliëstraat 19, Antwerpen)
Trumpet (I + II)
Mon 19 October 2020 | 14:00-17:00 | Royal Conservatory of Brussels (Kleine Zavel 5, Brussel)
Bassoon (I + II)
Mon 19 October 2020 | 14:00-17:00 | Royal Conservatory of Brussels (Kleine Zavel 5, Brussel)
Clarinet (orchestra’s stand-in list)
Thu 15 October 2020 | 10:00-13:00 | Filharmonisch Huis (Braziliëstraat 19, Antwerpen)
Oboe (orchestra’s stand-in list)
Thu 15 October 2020 | 10:00-13:00 | Filharmonisch Huis (Braziliëstraat 19, Antwerpen)
Trombone (orchestra’s stand-in list)
Mon 19 October 2020 | 14:00-17:00 | Royal Conservatory of Brussels (Kleine Zavel 5, Brussel)
Orchestra Projects 2021
P#1 Spring 2021 (dir. Enrique Mazzola)
Rehearsals:
March 22-26, 2021 | Vormingscentrum Destelheide, Concertgebouw Brugge
Concerts:
Sa. March 27, 2021 – 20:00 | Bruges, Concertgebouw
Su. March 28, 2021 – 15:00 | Brussels, Flagey
Programme:
Wim Henderickx, Harp concertino (Anneleen Lenaerts) (15′)
Nino Rota, Concerto for harp and orchestra (Anneleen Lenaerts) (22′)
Felix Mendelssohn, Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 (27′)
P#2 Autumn 2021
Rehearsals:
November 23 to December 5, 2021 | Filharmonisch Huis en Opera Gent
Concerts:
December 2, 2021 – 20:00 | Opera Gent
December 4, 2021 – 20:00 | Opera Gent
December 5, 2021 – 15:00 | Opera Gent
Programme:
Maurice Ravel, L’heure espagnole
Coaches
Leaders and soloists at the Brussels Philharmonic, the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra of Opera Ballet Vlaanderen will be selecting and coaching the musicians of Youth Orchestra Flanders.
Registration criteria
Youth Orchestra Flanders has set itself the goal of facilitating the connection between the educational world and the professional field. The auditions are meant for students of the Belgian conservatories (regardless of their nationality or level). Talented Belgian musicians who are studying elsewhere (e.g. abroad) are also welcome to the (live) auditions (age range: 15-26 years (incl.)).
Evaluation
The evaluation will be carried out by the coaches of Youth Orchestra Flanders. If the student will be receiving academic credit for participating in the project, these credits will be granted by the conservatory based on the individual evaluation form that is provided by the coordinators of Youth Orchestra Flanders to the direction of the conservatory in question. For credits students should apply independently at their institution of education and preferably inform the orchestra’s coordinator.
Questions?
Contact : info@youthorchestraflanders.be
