EYCP Audition Information
Thank you for your application to the Emory Youth Chamber Program with the Vega Quartet. This page contains all the information that you will need regarding the audition, including audition times, required repertoire and other details. Check back periodically for important updates. Please read through everything carefully - if you still have questions or concerns, contact us via email at vega@vegaquartet.com.
Deadline for application registration is August 14th, 2023. Detailed audition schedule will be posted shortly after.
Date, time and location:
1-6pm
Sunday, August 20th, 2023
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts at Emory University, Room 332
Repertoire:
1. Strings: 3-octave scales and arpeggios of your choice.
Piano: 4-octave major/minor scales and arpeggios (augmented/diminished chords, not broken) of your choice.
2. Two contrasting works or movements representing your current playing level. A larger work with contrasting sections may also be acceptable.
3. A short excerpt to be played with the metronome at the audition will be emailed to everyone a week before the audition date.
4. A short sight reading excerpt will also be given at the audition.
Tuition:
Tuition is $500 per student, and is due in full at the first meeting of the semester, payable by check made out to "Vega Quartet."*** This fee includes eight 1.5 hour coachings, a masterclass/dress rehearsal and a public performance. Coachings outside these parameters may be subject to additional fees, as agreed upon on a case-by-case basis between the Vega Quartet and participants.
***A limited amount of financial aid is available for qualified students, to be awarded at the discretion of the Vega Quartet upon request.