The Audition Process
Beginning string students please visit the Preparatory Orchestra page here.
Audition Form
Hello and thank you for your interest in the Cheyenne Youth Symphony! To get started, please fill out this simple form, click the submit button, and we’ll contact you with available audition times. We look forward to sharing a love of music with you!
Audition Music
Audition music is linked below for each instrument and skill level.
Violin
Viola
Cello & Bass
I was accepted, Now what?
Once you have been accepted into CYS, we have a few procedures to review and forms to get out of the way.
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Please read and be aware of CYS Expectations & Procedures.
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Please sign this form and bring it to your first rehearsal.
Parent Volunteer Form
Parent volunteer time is essential to the success of CYS. Please review the committees below and let us know where you would like to help.
CYS BOARD — Members will be in charge of soliciting funds to support the operational expenses budget. Members will also seek other performance opportunities for CYS. The President of the board will be in charge of overseeing committee leaders.
CONCERT COMMITTEE — Members arrive an hour before the performance to set up refreshments, make coffee and punch. After the concert, refill drinks and refreshments during the reception. Clean up after reception is finished.
SILENT AUCTION COMMITTEE — Members solicit/pick up donations from local businesses. Make baskets. On the day of the tea, set up the Auction, record winning bids, and collect payments. Clean up after the Auction, send Thank You notes to donors and sponsors.
TEA COMMITTEE — Members load trailer the night before the tea, set up stage, decorate tables, load and return equipment to storage after the tea, supervise students who are serving tea.
ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE — Members arrive 15 minutes prior to rehearsals. Students need to be checked in and show that they have their music, collect money for any fees or any other expenses and write receipts.
REHEARSAL SETUP COMMITTEE — Members arrive 30 minutes prior to the first rehearsal to set up chairs and stands.
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE — Members are responsible for organizing, providing information, collecting money and distributing products.
LIBRARY COMMITTEE — Members organize collected music, record missing music and date the performance.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE — Members distribute posters for the concert throughout the community and to schools. Inform newspapers, Traders, TV station, radio stations and any other promotional venues about the concerts. This needs to be done two weeks in advance of the performances.
PARADE COMMITTEE — Members assemble the float, walk alongside the float during parades, decorate and set up float, hand out and collect cowboy hats.
PHOTOGRAPHER — Take pictures of CYS performances and events, and organize/upload in folders on CYS Google Drive.
UNIFORM COMMITTEE — Members measure students and distribute uniforms. Collect uniforms from students who quit or didn’t return their uniform at the designated time. Collect uniforms and music after the tea performance. Organize and inventory uniforms.
Media Release Form
Please complete the media release below for your student.
Parent Acknowledgement of Expectations
Please read each statement, check the box to acknowledge it, and complete the form below.
Pay Dues
Membership in CYS is $125/yr. If members raise their annual fundraising of $250/member they are given special recognition at performances.
Members will be invoiced via PayPal and may pay through that platform, or through Venmo.
Rehearsals
CYS rehearsals are held every Tuesday in the LCCC Fine Arts building at 1400 East College Drive, Room 139. Prelude Symphony – 4:45-5:45 p.m. Cadenza Symphony – 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Cheyenne Youth Symphony Accessibility Statement
The Cheyenne Youth Symphony does not own a venue, but rather presents their concert performances at the Surrburg/Prentice Auditorium on the Laramie County Community College campus. Rehearsals take place in room 139 in the Fine Arts Building of LCCC. LCCC has a written accessibility plan that contains all the accessibility requirements of the ADA. For the patrons of CYS this includes easy access into the performance hall and special seating for handicapped people. The Administrative Assistant is prepared to assist any individuals with special needs.
Access — Patrons may be dropped off at the curb on the North side of the auditorium in front of the main entrance doors which leads to the auditorium. There is also a ramp that leads to another set of doors facing East which allows handicapped people to enter easily.
Restrooms — Restrooms are located at the front of the auditorium between the two entrances.