AUDITION PROCEDURES

All Young Audiences programs must be auditioned before acceptance onto the roster.

Prior to an audition the following information must be received by the Young Audiences of Westren New York, Inc. office:

• Complete name of the ensemble, list of all artist(s), contact name, address, phone, e-mail and/or fax number(s)

• Professional biographical information and/or resume(s) for each ensemble member

• A brief program description, addressing artistic merit, educational content and audience involvement

The artist/ensemble information will be reviewed by the Executive Director (E.D.) and/or the Arts & Education Director (A.E.D.). If the program fits within YAWNY's artistic and educational goals, an interview with the E.D. and/or A.E.D. will be scheduled.

The program will be auditioned in its completed form in front of an audience. The E.D., A.E.D. and at least two members of the Board Program Committee will evaluate the program's artistic merit, educational content and audience rapport.

After the audition, the E.D., A.E.D. and attending members of the Program Committee will make recommendations at the monthly Program Committee meeting.

The artist or ensemble will be contacted by the office as to the status of her/his audition. Recommendations, reviews and suggestions may be made at this time. Subsequent auditions may occur.

All artists are accepted with a one year probationary period and are subject to periodic re-evaluation based not only on artistic and educational merit but also on general professionalism.

Accepted artists and ensembles are not eligible for booking until the YA-WNY office receives all completed curriculum materials.

Authority for roster inclusion rests upon a consensus of the E.D., A.E.D. and the Program Committee.

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