Encore Cast Performing Arts, Inc.
Youth Wind Ensemble Auditions
Encore Performing Arts is excited to announce new performance opportunities for students through Encore Youth Programs − Youth Wind Ensemble. Encore Youth Programs empowers young musicians to achieve excellence and inspire their communities through a shared love of music.
Youth Wind Ensemble is an honor band style program designed for students in grades 8-12 to receive an advanced wind band performance experience. Youth Wind Ensemble rehearses weekly with their conductor, Dr. Jo Jossim. Students perform multiple concerts at notable performance venues throughout the season, while also offering unique musical experiences. These experiences include guest clinicians, masterclasses with professional musicians for each instrument in the ensemble, notable guest performers, and training in chamber music. To learn more about Encore Youth Programs and Youth Wind Ensemble, please visit: https://www.encorecentral.org/encore-youth-programs
Sign up below to audition for the Youth Wind Ensemble for the spring 2026 semester. Audition information can be found on the right-side of the page under "Requirements."
In the registration form below, please select the time you wish to audition between 9:00am - 3:00pm. If you are unable to make the audition or do not see your preferred time available, please email eyp@encorecentral.org to discuss other arrangements.
*Note: Please do not use the "Wait List" feature below as it will not save you a spot during the audition date. Instead, email eyp@encorecentral.org to discuss other arrangements for auditions.
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REQUIREMENTS
Audition requirements:
Students may perform any prepared solo (either in its entirety or a portion) or an etude of their choice.
Students should also perform two scales as part of their audition.
GUIDELINES
Accepting auditions for following instruments:
Piccolo, Flute, Oboe/English Horn, Bassoon, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bari Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, String Bass, Piano
OTHER INFORMATION
Rehearsals will begin on February 1, 2026. The final rehearsal is currently planned for May 16, 2026. Rehearsals are on Sundays 3:30pm - 5:30pm.
If you are unable to make the audition or do not see your preferred time available, please email eyp@encorecentral.org to discuss other arrangements.
LOCATION
Freedom High School Band Room, 2500 W Taft Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32837
CONTACT INFORMATION
For inquiries please contact:
Encore Youth Programs
EYP@encorecentral.org
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