Auditions

Auditions for NYGE happen once a year in February/March. You can audition at up to three centres around the UK and will cost just £30. You can apply to audition at any centre to study at any one of the UK ensembles. Auditions should be a positive experience and you will receive detailed feedback about your performance, whatever the result.

What should I expect?

There are two parts to the NYGE audition, a Solo Audition and an Ensemble audition:

Solo Audition 

First you will be asked to select one of two Quick Study pieces which you will then have 20 minutes to prepare. You will then play your chosen Quick Study to the audition panel.

You will then be asked to perform a Solo Piece, which should be the equivalent standard of Grade 5 or above. The piece should be no longer than 4 minutes.

Ensemble Audition

This ensemble will be formed from other applicants attending auditions on the same day. The NYGE Musical Directors will have the opportunity to see how well you respond to their coaching and this is the main focus of the audition day.

There will be two parts to this rehearsal, one piece will be sent to you to be prepared in advance, the second piece will be given on the day during the rehearsal. Whilst sight-reading naturally forms part of this ensemble audition, the emphasis is not on sight-reading, but rather on how you develop and respond during the session.

Everyone is friendly and wants you to do well, so do not be nervous!

Applying for an audition

You can use the form below to apply for an audition. Before you start your application you should have to hand:

• A digital passport sized photo
• Details of your most recent exam
• Your current repertoire
• School/college address & contact details
• Current guitar teacher contact details

Application Terms & Conditions can be found here.

2019 Audition Dates

Accepting applications now!

London: Confirmed

3rd February 2019

• Venue: Royal Over-Seas League.
• Panel: Helen Sanderson & Gerald Garcia.
• Deadline: 6th January 2019

Birmingham: Waiting confirmation

• Venue: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
• Panel: Mark Ashford & Manus Noble
• Deadline: 6th January 2019

NYGE Fellowship: Waiting confirmation

• Venue: Royal Over-Seas League.
• Panel: Helen Sanderson & Gerald Garcia
• Deadline: 6th January 2019

Applicants for NYGE regional ensembles must be aged 12-18 on 1st September 2019 and for the NYGE Fellowship must be aged 18-25 on 1st September 2019. All applicants will receive full details about their audition after the closing date.

Payment of a £30 audition fee is payable to GUITAR CIRCUS and must be received by BACS before your audition closing date to secure an audition slot. If you miss the deadline, please contact the auditions team at auditions@guitarcircus.org.uk to request a late audition slot.

Making a payment

• Payment reference: NYGEAUD followed by applicants Full Name
• Account name: GUITAR CIRCUS
• Account No: 00015130
• Sort code: 40-52-40

If for any reason you encounter problems with payment please do get in touch at auditions@guitarcircus.org.uk.