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Auditions

You can audition by submitting a video of yourself playing two contrasting pieces to be considered for any of the regional ensembles across the UK and it will cost just £30.  Video auditions should be a positive experience and you will receive detailed feedback about your performance, whatever the result.

2022 auditions

We are holding a rolling video auditions programme for this year for our growing ensembles in London, Birmingham and Cardiff.

 

Video auditions

Please complete the form below and pay your audition fee, then video two contrasting pieces and send via WeTransfer (Free) to auditions@guitarcircus.org.uk

You will receive detailed feedback about your performance and a decision on whether you have been successful by email.

Apply today

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.

Information

Applicants for NYGE regional ensembles must be aged 12-18 on 1st September 2022 and for the NYGE Fellowship must be aged 18-25 on 1st September 2023. 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 will be processed.

Making a payment

  • Payment reference: NYGEAUD followed by applicants Full Name
  • Account name: GUITAR CIRCUS LTD
  • 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.

 

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

    Audition Application Form

    Audition fee paid by BACS on

    PLEASE COMPLETE ALL FIELDS

    Which venue would you be interested in attending monthly rehearsals at?

    I confirm I can attend monthly rehearsals and both Easter and Summer Residential courses

    If you have auditioned before please tell us for which ensemble and which year?

    Applicant Details

    First Name

    Last Name

    Address

    Address (cont)

    City

    County

    Postcode/Zip

    Student Email

    Student Phone Number

    Date Of Birth

    Number of Years Playing

    Most recent practical exam grade

    Exam Board

    Current pieces you are studying (title - composer)

     

    Parent/Guardian Details

    First Name

    Last Name

    Contact Number

    Mobile

    Email

    Relationship to Student

     

    School/College

    School Name

    School Address

    School Address (cont)

    School City

    School County

    School Postcode/Zip

    School Contact Number

    Head Teacher

    Music Teacher

     

    Guitar Teacher

    An audition is a snapshot, on one particular day, of each guitarist who applies for a place in the National Youth Guitar Ensemble. In order for our audition panel to gain as full a picture as possible of each candidate, we highly value a musical reference from your current guitar teacher.

    Please complete details of your guitar teacher below and send them a link to our online form at guitarcircus.org.uk/reference when you have submitted your application. The link will also be sent to you in your confirmation email.

    First Name

    Last Name

    City

    Applicant Supporting Comments

    (Details about your performing experience, why you would like to join NYGE and what you think you would bring to the ensemble)

    Additional Information

    Do you have any special requirements?

    Do you require disabled access?

    Additional Notes

    Where did you hear about the NYGE auditions?

    IMPORTANT

    The applicant has read and accepts the Terms & Conditions.

    Thank you. Don't forget to send this link to your guitar teacher so that they can give you an online reference!

    guitarcircus.org.uk/reference

    Guitar Circus is committed to delivering music education, festivals, workshops and concerts for young classical guitarists.

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    By email: Info@guitarcircus.org.uk
    By Post: Guitar Circus, 12 Parchment street, Winchester, SO23 8AZ

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