Auditions
Spring auditions are now open.
Audition Registration
Spring auditions for the 2020-21 Season are now open for string instruments only, with limited space available. Students interested in participating should fill out the form above. Auditions will be by video recording only. The entire recording should be made with one take and no editing. Please upload your recording to YouTube or other online site that can be accessed by multiple people (Vimeo, Dropbox, etc.). Please email YouthOrchestra@artisnaples.org with the video link when have uploaded your audition recording. Recordings will need to be received by Sunday, January 24, 2021. The fee for the audition is $15 for those are not currently a member of other Artis—Naples youth ensemble groups.
The NPYO accepts students between the ages of 12 and 19. Students who have graduated high school are encouraged to audition, however we give priority to current high school students. For additional information, please email YouthOrchestra@artisnaples.org.
Audition Excerpts
Solo Repertoire
- A movement of a concerto, sonata, or solo piece of choice. Please play a total of at least three minutes.
The Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (NPYO) will celebrate its 20th season in 2020-21. This intensive program provides opportunities for accomplished middle school and high school student musicians to perform a wide-range of works under the baton of Radu Paponiu, associate conductor of the Naples Philharmonic. This fall, due to safety concerns related to COVID-19, the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra will focus on socially distanced chamber orchestra and chamber music.
Chamber Music Program
All members of the NPYO are further challenged to develop their musical abilities through the NPYO chamber music program. All NPYO chamber groups are coached weekly by Naples Philharmonic musicians. Chamber music placement is dependent on student interest and ensemble availability.
Radu Paponiu
Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Director
Concerts
Combining the talents of Naples’ most gifted middle and high school-aged musicians, the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra delights audiences in these popular annual concerts.
2020-21 Season Concerts:
Wind and Percussion Ensembles Concert
December 13, 2020 • 2pm
String Ensemble Concert
December 13, 2020 • 7pm