Audition Rules
#1 – The application portal is open to Norwegian residents between the ages of 18 and 25. (i.e. you must be 18 years old when the project starts on September 29, 2026, and you cannot turn 26 before September 29, 2026) The application portal closes on June 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
#2 – Applications will be judged blindfolded by NYJO artistic directors.
#3 - NYJO line-up for 2026 will be announced at 1pm on July 21st via this website.
#4 – If you are applying for two different instruments, you must submit two applications
#5 - Applications are open for the following positions.
*All positions include improvisation unless otherwise specified
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Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone (lead)
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Alto Saxophone 2
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Tenor Saxophone 1
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Tenor Saxophone 2
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Baritone Saxophone
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Trumpet 1 lead (section player only, no solos)
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Trumpet 2 (section player only, no solos)
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Trumpet 3 (section player only, no solos)
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Trumpet 4
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Trombone 1 (lead)
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Trombone 2
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Trombone 3 (section player only, no solos)
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Bass Trombone (section player only, no solos)
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Guitar
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Piano
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Double bass or electric bass
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Drum kit
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Vocal (female only)​
If you are applying for a position on saxophone, it is an advantage to be able to double on one or more of the following instruments: flute, alto flute, clarinet and bass clarinet. Submit an audio file with an instrument-specific excerpt played with a metronome.
#6 – All applicants must submit an audio file that includes the following components:
The instrument-specific excerpt performed with and without a metronome.
For improvising roles, applicants must also submit an improv excerpt using one of the backing mp3 files.
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NB: If you are applying for: Tpt 1, Tpt 2, Tpt 3, Bone 3 or Bone 4 or Drums, the improv excerpt is optional!
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#7 - Improv excerpt
For your improv excerpt, choose either Blues in F or There Will Never Be Another You. You can decide how best to showcase your skills using the included backing mp3. Playing the melody is not required. There are seperate files for bass players and piano players.
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Blues in F.mp3
Blues in F minus piano.mp3
Blues in F minus bass.mp3
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There Will Never Be Another You.mp3
There Will Never Be Another You minus piano.mp3
There Will Never Be Another You minus bass.mp3
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NB:
It is not necessary to rent Rainbow Studio to record your application. A Zoom recorder or something similar is ideal. Mobile phone can also be used but remember that we would like to hear a representative recording that showcases your tone, timing, articulation and personality.