Student must be:

• A member in good standing of their high school instrumental music program
• In grades 9 through 12, consideration given to 8th graders 
• Recommended by their high school band director

Enclosed is our permission form that we require all band directors to sign to confirm enrollment.

Home school students must be recommended by private teacher

Students are required to bring the signed permission form to their audition

Students selected will follow all guidelines, rules, and regulations of SYCB

Students selected are required to complete an online emergency contact form that can be found on stambaughauditorium.com/sycb

Students becoming members of SYCB will be responsible for an $100.00 fee for the year due by Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024

• Unpaid fees will increase to $125.00 after Tuesday, October 22nd

Students becoming members of SYCB for the spring semester will be responsible for a $65.00 fee for the semester

A required student/parent meeting will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Concert Hall at Stambaugh Auditorium. The meeting is to discuss procedures and expectations for all students participating in SYCB.

Jazz Ensemble

Students interested in the rhythm section of the Jazz Ensemble do not need to participate in Stambuagh Youth Concert Band – all other instruments are required to participate in Stambaugh Youth Concert Band to participate in Jazz Ensemble.

Wind Player & Percussion Auditions will be held Wednesday, September 4 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm and Tuesday, September 10 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm

During auditions, students can also audition for Jazz Band during the same time slot, but are required to participate in Stambaugh Youth Concert Band

To reserve an audition time, please visit stambaughauditorium.com/sycb. Questions can be directed to Stambaugh Auditorium at 330-747-5175 Monday through Thursday, 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Stambaugh Youth Concert Band

Musicians should prepare a segment with contrasting styles from a slol, not to exceed five minutes in length, at the OMEA Class C level minimum. 

Musicians will also be asked to sight read a short excerpt and sound tuning pitches. 

Appointments must be made to reserve an audition time. Please complete the link online at stambaughauditorium.com/sycb or call the Stambaugh Auditorium administrative office at 330-259-9651 if you have any questions.

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for your audition.

Students should enter via the west entry doors (parking lot side of the building), will be checked in, and then go to the warmup area.

Students will be called and directed to the audition space for their audition.

Jazz Ensemble

Students can mark on their audition forms if they would like to be considered for Jazz Ensemble during their reserved SYCB audition time. 

If being considered, then they will be asked to sight-read 8 bars of music and to focus on stylistic choices. 

Most rehearsals will be at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 5th Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44504

• Jazz Band rehearsals are held every Tuesday unless otherwise noted from 5:00pm – 6:00pm before SYCB. SYCB rehearsals are held every Tuesday unless otherwise noted, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
• Parent meeting will be held on September 17 at 6:00pm.

Uniformed Security will be present at all SYCB functions.

Students are required to attend all rehearsals and concerts of the SYCB.

• Students are only allowed 2 absences.
• Excessive absences will be handled on a case by case basis.
• Work is not considered an excused absence.
• If a conflict arises with respective school band activities, the student will honor their obligation to their high school band first. Please communicate in advance of any conflicts.

Students are to have their music prepared for each rehearsal.

Band members will be given complete band information, calendar, and updated safety protocols at their first rehearsal. This information will also be available for download at stambaughauditorium.com/sycb.

All announcements including audition results, information, rehearsal schedules, and weather related updates are posted:

• SYCB Blog: stambaughauditorium.com/sycb
• Facebook Page
• Weekly Emails (please check your Promotions and Spam folders!)
• Remind APP. Code will be given at the parent meeting on Tuesday, September 17.

Males:

• White long sleeve button up, long black tie, black dress pants, black belt, black dress socks, black dress shoes.

Females:

• Black dress: mid-calf or ankle lengths, 3/4 sleeves or long sleeves with a tasteful neckline.
• Black slacks, lack sweater, or black blouse (3/4 or long sleeves)
• Flats or 1 inch heel shoe with black socks or black pantyhose.

NO sneakers, sandals, flip flops, or jeans.