Auditions
Auditions are held throughout the school year with the Music Director and a member of the DYO Board of Directors in attendance. For more information, or to arrange an audition, contact Mr John Beaton at:
jbeaton@dyomusic.com
(289) 356-3219
Please also complete the application form below:
DYO Member Handbook 2022-2023
The newly updated DYO Member Handbook 2022-2023 is now available for download. All members and parents should read the DYO Handbook as it contains important information you should be familiar with. In addition, there are two forms in the document which need to be printed, signed and brought to rehearsal.
Fees
The annual membership fee this year will be structured as it was in 2019-2020. It will consist of a single fee payment due at the first rehearsal on Monday, September 12, 2022. Payment can be made online or by cheque. Cheques must be made payable to the Durham Youth Orchestra. Musicians entering the orchestra in the middle of the year are charged a pro-rated amount.
2022-2023 Season:
- $870 (Seniors) – Includes a $175 income tax-deductible donation to the DYO and a total of 18 tickets valid for use at any of the three concerts this season.
- $390 (Juniors) – Includes an $87.50 income tax-deductible donation to DYO and a total of 6 tickets valid for use at any of the three concerts this season.
Families that have 2 or more members in the DYO will pay a reduced fee. Please contact the DYO Treasurer for more information.
Musicians who require a modified payment schedule or would like to request individual financial considerations should contact Stefano DiCiccio, DYO Treasurer by email at treasurer@dyomusic.com . Each situation will require final approval by the DYO Board of Directors.
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Rehearsals
The first rehearsal will be held on Monday, September 10th, 2018 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The location is St George’s Anglican Church, Oshawa.
Additional string rehearsals, and the occasional full orchestra rehearsal, are held on Saturday afternoons at Queen Elizabeth Public School on Simcoe St. N just south Taunton Rd. E in Oshawa from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The orchestra performs best when all musicians are in attendance. Therefore, all members are expected to faithfully attend all rehearsals, masterclasses and concerts, unless prevented by a serious reasons (eg. illness or school exams). DYO member are expected to regularly include orchestra music in their daily practice routine at home to ensure that our performances are polished.