YOSL Ensembles

Youth Orchestra of St. Luke’s ensembles are an amazing opportunity for students to collaborate with young musicians from other schools, play in an ensemble with multiple instruments, learn how to work with a conductor, and progress on their instrument.

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Tutti Ensemble

The Tutti Ensemble is YOSL’s introductory ensemble designed for elementary-aged musicians who are new to the ensemble experience. Students learn to follow a conductor and develop leadership skills within the group; increasing independence, reading skills, and aural/visual coordination.

Conductor
Dr. Yuting Wu

Schedule
Fridays from 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM starting September 27, 2024

Location
The DiMenna Center for Classical Music

Video Auditions for beginner or intermediate violin, viola, and cello for Fall 2024 are now being accepted! Application deadline is Monday, September 9th, 2024.

Video Audition Details:

  • Take a video (phone videos are acceptable, up to 2 minutes in length) and upload to a shared folder or a video platform (such as OneDrive, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, YouTube, Vimeo, etc.), and provide the link(s) on the application form
  • Students should prepare a solo selection that demonstrates their technical and musical level, as well as 1-2 scales.
  • No accompaniment is needed.
  • Be sure to include the title of the piece and composer’s name.

Price
$600 annually for all students outside of YOSL after-school classes.

NOTE: YOSL Partners PS 111, PS 212, Police Athletic League, and PS 51 may register for this orchestra at no additional cost. 

For more information about scholarships and financial aid, please contact the Manager of Youth Programs at YOSL@OSLmusic.org or call 212-594-6100 x112.

YOSL Symphony

The YOSL Symphony brings young instrumentalists, professional section coaches, expert conductors, and exceptional concert experiences together for an exciting and impactful introduction to the orchestral experience. Middle school and high school-aged students learn how to refine their playing skills, ensemble experience, and audition practices. YOSL Symphony is a great educational platform where students can refine their skills to achieve their musical goals.

Conductor
Dr. Zeynep Alpan
Karen and William Watt YOSL Symphony Conductor Chair

Schedule
Fridays from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM starting September 27, 2024

Location
The DiMenna Center for Classical Music

Video Auditions for intermediate or advance violin, viola, cello, and double bass for Fall 2024 are now being accepted! Application deadline is Monday, September 9th, 2024.

Video Audition Details

  • Take a video (phone videos are acceptable, up to 5 minutes in length) and upload to a shared folder or a video platform (such as OneDrive, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, YouTube, Vimeo, etc.), and provide the link(s) on the application form
  • Students should prepare a solo selection that demonstrates their technical and musical level, as well as 1-2 scales.
  • No accompaniment is needed.
  • Be sure to include the title of the piece and composer’s name.

Price
$800 annually for all students outside of YOSL Afterschool classes.

NOTE: YOSL students from our Canzona and Sonata classes at the DiMenna Center may register for this orchestra at no additional cost.

For more information about scholarships and financial aid, please contact the Manager of Youth Programs at YOSL@OSLmusic.org or call 212-594-6100 x112.