The Selangor Symphony Youth Orchestra offers scholarships to players who play the endangered instruments such as the viola, double bass, and bassoon. These players receive up to 100% scholarships to participate in our weekly orchestra training every Saturday 3pm - 6pm.

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SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES

Players who play the above instruments will receive:

• 50% discount on our Term Fees if passed grade 6 practical exam (ABRSM or Trinity College London);

• 100% discount on our Term Fees if passed grade 8 practical exam (ABRSM or Trinity College London);

 

REQUIREMENTS 

The scholarship is open to viola, double bass, and bassoon players who meet the following criteria:

• Aged 11 to 24 years old

• Able to commit to weekly orchestra rehearsals every Saturday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm

• Minimum standard of Trinity College London Grade 6 or equivalent​

• Successful completion of the SSYO audition, submitted via audition video​

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TERMS & CONDITIONS ​​

• Commit to weekly rehearsals every Saturday 3:00pm – 6:00pm

• Commit to participate in all SSYO concerts and projects, including music camps and workshops

• Maintain good orchestra etiquette and consistent attendance

• Understand that scholarships are awarded on a term-by-term basis and will be reviewed at the end of each term by SSYO conductors and coaches

• Be currently studying with a private instrumental teacher, with weekly lessons on the applied instrument

• Pay a one-time Application & Assessment Fee of RM120, which includes an official SSYO T-shirt (for new players only)

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HOW TO APPLY

1. Complete and submit the Online Application HERE

2. Submit 2 audition pieces. Audition pieces can be downloaded from HERE

3. All applicants have the choice to submit the audition video from ONE of the following: 1) by email send to academy@sso.org.my. For large video files you may consider WeTransfer www.wetransfer.com. WeTransfer is the simplest way to share large files up to 2GB for free. 2) upload in Google Drive and email to us, 3) send audition video via Whatsapp to us at +6014-974-6885. 

4. For more details on auditions and general enquiries visit our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page​

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Submit the Online Application

2. You will be contacted by us to submit your video recording AFTER we receive and review your application 

3. Upon successful on your audition, you will be notified to become member of the SSYO.​​