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Last Chance to Audition for a Trip to Carnegie Hall!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
The deadline is fast approaching to submit your audition videos to be a part of the YouTube Symphony Orchestra. We hope that you have been practicing, as your last chance to upload your two audition videos is 9pm PST on January 28. Need any last minute instruction? There are
masterclasses
available from members of the
London Symphony Orchestra
along with tutorials provided by those classical musicians who are also auditioning, like
BenChanViolin
and
NinaFlute
.
To get started, follow these simple steps:
1) Visit
youtube.com/symphony
and click "Prepare."
2) Select your instrument of choice and download the sheet music for "The Internet Symphony."
3) Click the Video #2 tab and pick one of the recommended public domain compositions.
4) Practice, practice, practice.
5) Record two videos of yourself playing each piece. Don't worry about having a professional camera crew -- we prefer something up close that zooms in on your performance and showcases your passion for music. Just make sure that the sound is turned on!
Finalists will be chosen by a judging panel and, next month, will be voted on by the YouTube community. Those selected will to travel to New York City in April 2009 to participate in the YouTube Symphony Orchestra summit, and perform at Carnegie Hall under the direction of
Michael Tilson Thomas
. Here's the Maestro himself discussing the opportunity this unique collaborative orchestra project offers.
Follow MTT's advice and don't miss the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall along with musicians from around the world. We can't wait to hear you play!
Good luck,
The YouTube Team
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