Directors
Devin Patrick Hughes
Devin Patrick Hughes is defined as a Musical Architect and is recognized for his exhilarating score interpretations, an advocate for music accessibility, innate passion with spiritual curiosity, and entrepreneurial vigor.
Concurrently serving as Music Director and Conductor of the Arapahoe Philharmonic and Boulder Symphony, Devin's prior positions with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, Denver Young Artists Orchestra, Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, and Denver Contemporary Chamber Players accentuate his ambitious spirit as a leader and musician.
Symphony Orchestra
The Symphony Orchestra is the most advanced of our orchestras, and performs 4-6 concerts a year, including a side-by-side concert opportunity with the Arapahoe Philharmonic. Repertoire will include movements from Beethoven's 5th, Schubert's "Great" Symphony, Haydn's "Miracle" Symphony, and more! Students will also get the chance to perform a work by the resident composer with the Arapahoe Philharmonic! Concerts will be at varying venues in and around the Highlands Ranch area.
These students will also be featured in the Figaro Opera Project. We have partnered with the Italian/American Opera Foundation in this exciting venture to try and help foster a love and understanding of Opera in America's youth. Young musicians will be featured alongside professional vocalists and instrumentalists to experience Mozart's, The Magic Flute.
Auditions are required for enrollment in the Symphony Orchestra. Ages range from 13-21. Rehearsals are held weekly at Avanti Music Academy, and take place Sunday afternoons from 4:30pm-7:00pm.
Philharmonic Orchestra
The Philharmonic Orchestra is an ensemble designed to give young instrumentalists an opportunity to play and experience orchestral music. The Philharmonic is perfect for young musicians aspiring to one day play with the Symphony Orchestra. They will perform 2-4 concerts that will go along with the Symphony Orchestra concerts. The Philharmonic repertoire will also parallel with the Symphony. Concerts will be at varying venues in and around the Highlands Ranch area.
These students will have the opportunity to audition for a chance to be featured in the Figaro Opera Project as well. We have partnered with the Italian/American Opera Foundation in this exciting venture to try and help foster a love and understanding of Opera in America's youth. Young musicians will be featured alongside professional vocalists and instrumentalists to experience Mozart's, The Magic Flute.
Auditions are required for enrollment in the Philharmonic Orchestra. Ages range from 6-13. Rehearsals are held weekly at Avanti Music Academy, and take place Sunday afternoons from 2pm-4:30pm.
Stefano Vignati
The Magic Flute
The opera, “The Magic Flute,” is the last opera by Mozart.
The world premiere of this opera which was actually conducted by Mozart on the 30th of September in 1791.
Papagano was played by Emanuel Schikaneder, the principal of the theater, who requested Mozart to compose this opera. Mozart died on the 5th of December that year. He instructed those closest to him to play “The Magic Flute” for him when he is on his deathbed. It is assumed that Mozart truly loved this opera. It became so successful, it was performed 100 times that year.
Audition Requirements
We ask that you prepare the following for your audition:
- A solo piece, or pieces, no longer than 3 minutes that best demonstrates your technique and musicality.
- Orchestral excerpts for the instrument you are auditioning for.
- A small sight-reading excerpt will be provided at auditions.
A few notes on excerpts...
- If divisi are present, please play the top/highest part, unless it is indicated otherwise.
- Play in the right tempo, and with expression. Nerves are strong, and tend to push us to play too fast. Breathe, and be musical!
- Be confident!!
AUDITION INFO
Live auditions will be held at Avanti Music Academy on September 18th, from 9am to 1pm. Please click above to sign-up for an audition. Or call or email us directly!!
At Avanti Music Academy
2030 E County Line Rd. # U
Highlands Ranch
Audition Excerpts
Please click the link below to download a PDF of your audition excerpt.
www.wssymphony.org/education/youthorch/audition/
