Applications for IYWE 2023 are now open.
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Artistic Director: Ronan O’Reilly
Audition Dates & Venues
Auditions will take place in Cork on Saturday, 25 March 2023 and in Dublin on Saturday, 1 April and Sunday, 2 April 2023.
Applications
Applications are invited for Flute / Piccolo, Oboe / Cor Anglais, Bb, Eb and Bass Clarinet, Alto / Tenor / Bari Saxophone, Bassoon & Contra Bassoon, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Harp and Double Bass.
Applicants must be aged between 16 and 25 during the course and have a minimum of Grade 6 standard (or equivalent).
Auditions
For audition, you will need to prepare two contrasting pieces and expect to sight read. The sight reading level will be similar to that expected at the grade 6 exam. Your audition will not take longer than 10 minutes and it is a feature of this audition that you may be stopped at any time during your performance. If you have applied for more than one instrument you should bring all instruments to the audition. Percussionists must bring their own sticks. Auditions are unaccompanied.
Cost
€550.