The National Youth Guitar Ensemble (NYGE) holds auditions once a year (in the winter) for places on the following year’s courses. NYGE charges a nominal fee of £15.00 to help cover the costs of the audition. (Please make cheques payable to EGTA (UK) ) Applications to audition for NYGE 2010 are now been accepted and the closing date for entry is Friday 18th December '09. Auditions are offered on a first-come-first served basis so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note that the London Auditions are now fully booked. There are still places available to audition in Manchester or Birmingham. Click here to download an audition flyer: NYGE Audition Flyer Save time and apply online today! Online Application Form. The Manchester and London auditions are now fully booked and there are limited number of places available at Birmingham. Due to the postal strikes it is advisable to apply online. If you are unable to apply on-line then you can download a form and post it to the Coordinator: The auditions will take place in January '10 at the following venues: UPDATE ON AUDITIONS - 7th January '10 AT THE MOMENT THE NYGE MANCHESTER AUDITIONS ARE STILL PLANNED TO GO AHEAD FOR THIS SUNDAY. A DECISION WILL BE MADE ON SATURDAY IF THE BAD TRAVELLING CONDITIONS PERSIST AND ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY LUNCHTIME ON SATURDAY 9TH JANUARY WITH THE OUTCOME. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR REGULAR UPDATES. Chethams School of Music, Manchester - FULLY BOOKED Royal Academy of Music, London - FULLY BOOKED
WHAT AGE AND STANDARD DO I NEED TO BE TO APPLY FOR NYGE:
> Between the ages of 13 - 18 years old on the 1st September on the year of the audition. > The equivalent standard of Grade 5 Distinction or above (the ensemble averages at a Grade 7/8 standard). WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION: Your audition will take place in front of a panel and will last for approximately 20 minutes. Each candidate will be asked to prepare the following: > Free choice solo piece: You will be asked to perform a short or one movement solo piece the equivalent of Grade 5 - 8 standard. This is your chance to shine so please choose a piece you enjoy and are comfortable with. > Two quick study pieces: 20 minutes before the audition you will be presented with two solo and two duet quick study pieces. You will be asked to choose one solo and one duo quick study pieces to perform in the audition, the latter to be performed alongside one of the panel members. NYGE AUDITION PANEL: Musical Director: Gerald Garcia Coordinator: Liz Larner EGTA: Christopher Susans. EGTA: Richard Wright EGTA: Wendy Jackson WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE AUDITIONS Successful applicants are invited to attend two annual residential courses led by musical director Gerald Garcia, and to perform alongside world renowned musicians at prestigious festivals and concert venues. The courses and concerts take place at Easter and in the Summer. The cost of each course is approximately £300 (subject to change) and NYGE offer a limited range of bursaries to students in financial difficulty. > Optional feedback: To make the audition process a postive experience and help in preparation for future auditions, NYGE offers written feedback for unsuccesful candiates. Please indicate on the application form if you would like to receive feedback.
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