The Youth Orchestras of Fresno cordially invites everyone to come and be part of the Fresno International Youth Orchestra Festival.

Qualified musicians will have the chance to play with over 120 young musicians from different parts of the world, as well as from California’s Central Valley. Each will be given the opportunity to play Shostakovich Symphony No. 11 and work with exceptional international faculty. Musicians can also enjoy relaxing breaks by visiting local attractions like Yosemite National park in between rehearsals, and experience Central Valley hospitality through home stays with other young musicians and their families.

As the host of the Festival, Youth Orchestras of Fresno is hereby calling all qualified musicians ages 16-25 to send their application and audition materials. Applicants can be individual musicians or members of a youth ensemble who play string instruments, and there’s a limited slot for exceptional wind and brass players as well.

Dr. Thomas Loewenheim will be the music director for the Festival, and he’s accepting the participants for the following categories:

• 10 Violins
• 4-6 Violas
• 4-5 Cellos
• 1-2 Basses
• 1-2 Oboes (English horn)
• 1-2 Bassoons
• 1-2 Trumpets
• 1-2 French Horns (transposition frequency required)

Application and audition materials must be given by February 15, 2012.

The Fresno International Youth Orchestra Festival will be from May 22-27, 2012. For more information, please visit the Youth Orchestras of Fresno website, or call them at (559) 275-6694. You can also send inquiries to info@youthorchestrasfresno.org or office@youthorchestrasfresno.org.

The Youth Orchestras of Fresno would like to thank the following for their support:

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