The Arcadia Youth Symphony integrates elite young orchestral musicians in performances with leading professional mentors from the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
Inspired by the brilliant musicianship of conductor Dr. Michael Fennelly, this full symphony pre-professional training orchestra performs masterworks and new works in performances around the globe.
The inaugural Arcadia International Music Festival provides rehearsals, masterclasses, and seminars in New York City June 20-28 culminating in a performance on the legendary stage of Carnegie Hall, Stern Auditorium.
The Arcadia Symphony, together with its Chief Conductor and Music Director Michael Fennelly, announces the 2026 auditions for the ASNY Youth symphony.
Thank you for your interest in performing with Arcadia for our inaugural festival at Carnegie Hall!
Our program includes:
-Rhapsody In Blue World Premiere
-Beethoven Symphony No. 9
-Concerto Competition
Please review the following requirements and email fennellymichael@aol.com with any questions.
Please submit two separate videos as a youtube, google drive, or vimeo link.
Files should be titled as follows:
ex.Jane_Smith_SomewhereOverTheRainbow
Please ensure videos have no restrictions or required passwords. Please ensure “anyone with a link can view” and if using Youtube, videos are not published “private”.
$100
$900
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