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If the applicant is 17 years of age or younger, their legal guardian must provide consent. After reading and agreeing to the statements, parents/guardians should check the box under each statement showing that they agree.
Consent to Use Images and Recordings of Applicant: Applicants 18 years of age and older *I hereby consent to the use, in print or any other medium, of one or more photographs, video recordings, and/or audio recordings of myself participating in New York Youth Symphony activities. This use shall be limited to documentation of NYYS activities and publicity and fundraising for those activities. *

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General Liability Release: Applicants 18 years of age or older *I hereby acknowledge that such programs involve rehearsal at venues, under conditions and with equipment not under the control of the New York Youth Symphony, its employees, or agents; travel to and from rehearsals and other activities of the program; interaction with other participants in such programs; and certain repetitive activities of the undersigned in participating in or practicing for the programs, all of which involve risks of injury to the person and/or the property of the undersigned, which risks the undersigned by executing this release does agree to bear and does agree are the subject matter of the above release. *

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General Liability Release: Parent/guardian of applicants 17 years of age or younger *I hereby acknowledge that such programs involve rehearsal at venues, under conditions and with equipment not under the control of the New York Youth Symphony, its employees, or agents; travel to and from rehearsals and other activities of the program; interaction with other participants in such programs; and certain repetitive activities of my child or ward in participating in or practicing for the programs, all of which involve risks of injury to that person's person and/or property, which risks the undersigned by executing this release does agree to have his or her child or ward bear, and does agree are the subject matter of the above release. *

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Composition Program Questionnaire

This section is only for applicants to the Composition Program. Please upload a minimum of one (1) recent composition (both .pdf score and audio recording). MIDI files are acceptable.
What do you hope to achieve by participating in the Composition program? *
What types of pieces have you written? *
With which composition teachers have you studied and for how long? *
Briefly describe a significant musical experience. *
List some of your favorite composers. *
What music would you like to learn more about? *
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Musical Theater Songwriting Program Questionnaire

This section is only for applicants to the Musical Theater Songwriting Program.
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Composer Lyricist Singer-songwriter Poet Playwright Actor Musician
Please attach two (2) original work samples. Your work samples can belong to any of the following categories: an original song (attach mp3 recording), an original composition (attach mp3 recording), an original lyric (attach as PDF), an original poem (attach as PDF), an original scene (attach as PDF). You can include two work samples from the same category. If possible, please select samples that illustrate both your skill and range as a young artist.
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Please tell us about your work samples in a few sentences. Is it from a larger work? Did you co-create it with any other artists? What inspired you to create it? How does it reflect who you are as a person and/or artist? *
Please tell us about work sample #2 in a few sentences. Is it from a larger work? Did you co-create it with anyone else? What inspired you to create it? How does it reflect who you are as a person and/or young artist? *
The Robert L. Poster Apprentice Conducting Program

This section is only for applicants to the Apprentice Conducting Program. Please submit the following additional application materials:
Letter of intent (no more than one page) outlining why you are interested in the Apprentice Conducting Program and your future goals as a musician/conductor. RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY: What area are you most proud of your growth as a conductor, and in what area do you hope to grow the most this year if admitted? *

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Letter of recommendation (preferably from a musician with whom you have collaborated.) *

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Video clip of your conducting. You may provide either a link (YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, etc.) or upload the video file. Please note: If you do not have a video excerpt, you will still be eligible to participate in the program. *
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Chamber Music Program

You must complete the Chamber Music Supplemental Form once your application is completed. The link will be included in your confirmation email.
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Financial Aid

Application Fee Waiver / Scholarship / Work-Study / Technology Access
The New York Youth Symphony recognizes that the cost of application and registration fees may be prohibitive for some students, and that access to technology may be a barrier to participation in online activities. Financial aid, application fee waivers, work-study, and technology funds are available to help offset these expenses. Financial need is the major consideration when awarding assistance. Remaining funds will be distributed if available at the scholarship committee's discretion. We ask that students seek funding through their personal networks in addition to completing this form as funds are limited.
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Apply now to the New York Youth Symphony's 2020/2021 Season!

Applicant Information

School Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Grandparent Contact Information

Private Teacher Information

Emergency Information

Consent

Composition Program Questionnaire

Musical Theater Songwriting Program Questionnaire

The Robert L. Poster Apprentice Conducting Program

Chamber Music Program

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application Form

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