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NYMT / BYMT 2021

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 01/02/2021 11:09

Starting a new thread for NYMT / BYMT hopefuls in 2021.

DD13 is auditioning for NYMT for the second time as stage performer and as musician. We just received an invite to the next round (online workshops).

She was gutted that Covid put a stop to her show (Imaginary) last year so we are keeping everything crossed that she gets another shot.

We've also booked a BYMT audition and she's already in the musician pool there so hopefully a show of some sort this year if we get some kind of normality back again...

Anyone else out there?

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Yr10mom · 24/03/2021 21:12

They did put out a call for specific choice types a few weeks ago

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 24/03/2021 20:54

No, they haven't yet. But they may put a tweet out encouraging applications from x,y,z instrument if they get really stuck. We responded to one for viola players a few years back but DD wasn't quite ready.

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Newgirls · 24/03/2021 20:20

Ah ok the fee in itself isn’t a lot. Do they actually say ‘we need oboes’ etc? That would make sense

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 24/03/2021 20:17

Also if deadline extended because they need more tubas/clarinets/violas etc it won't slow up offers others I wouldn't have thought. But I still think we may have to wait until after stage castings are done.

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 24/03/2021 20:14

Missing = musing

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 24/03/2021 20:14

Exactly that @Biscuitsneeded , I was missing on this with a friend earlier. Yes think they do need more than usual because of hunchback and they may have seen 100 violinists but no oboes so therefore are keeping it open longer. Stage choir applications are also still open, and a while ago there was a call out specifically for tenors and basses...

£10 not bad at all as an audition fee, other organisations charge A LOT more, even for video auditions.

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Biscuitsneeded · 24/03/2021 19:13

Think there is some confusion here. They haven't extended the NYMT performer audition deadline. It closed end of Feb. DS not a musician so I don't know about that, but they may have extended the musicians' deadline even if they have lots of applicants, if there are still instruments they need and haven't seen enough of yet. I think I read somewhere that Hunchback is going to have a LOT of musicians! Also, I think £10 is very reasonable as a first payment. They have to do the admin and probably pay at least two creatives (for acting and song) to review each video. OK I'm sure they do them in batches and knock off a few in an hour, but even so, the money has to come from somewhere!

Belshels · 24/03/2021 18:59

They usually have a 1000 or more audition for NYMT so probably right. They must have had loads apply after the initial deadline then!

Newgirls · 24/03/2021 18:19

Am I the only cynical one thinking every audition is £10 so they might as well get as many as possible?

Yr10mom · 24/03/2021 11:32

oh have they extended again? his odd if they have so many applicants?

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 24/03/2021 11:13

@Comefromaway I'll PM you

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Comefromaway · 24/03/2021 11:09

As a keyboard player I know ds's chances are slim.

Last week a friend of dh's who is involved with BYMT and had seen a video of ds and dh playing together suggested he audition. But hasn't that date passed? Plus BYMT want a video of 2 pieces. We struggled to get one together for NYMT as ds is very much an ensemble player, he doesn't really learn solo pieces. Would it be acceptable to play an accompaniment with someone singing?

Janet25 · 24/03/2021 11:07

I saw that they said they had received lots so that’s why I was confused to see the deadline extended. Hopefully not too long to wait x x

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 24/03/2021 10:54

ps huge kudos to all percussionists! we are big fans in this house. Went to watch the BBCYM category finals last year to support two friends who were taking part - it amazes me how these kids become so completely proficient on so many instruments!!!!!

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 24/03/2021 10:52

@Janet25 They seem to have extended again but I'm not sure of new date. Yet in a recent email told me they had received more applications for musician than ever before!

Last year musician offers went out after stage performer castings had been made (I guess because some like DD apply as both) but I'm not sure if they will do that again this year. If they do, it could be a long wait for musician outcomes yet...

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Janet25 · 24/03/2021 10:49

He’s percussion, so the full broad range of tuned and untuned.

Here’s hoping we hear soon. Did NYMT extend the audition closing date to 28th March?

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 24/03/2021 10:30

@Janet25 she plays violin and viola. How about your DS?

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Janet25 · 24/03/2021 10:26

Great stuff, we’re in the same position then, not checked YouTube to see if NYMT have viewed, good idea :)

What Instrument does your DD play?

Pollydollydimpledo · 24/03/2021 10:22

Wow, Congratulations to your son!! That’s great to hear 👏🏻👏🏻

My D auditioned only for NYMT for a performer... waiting patiently on the sofa 😅🤗😅

Fingers crossed for everyone 🤞🤗

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doesanybodyhaveamap · 24/03/2021 10:16

Hi @Janet25 ! DD is in the BYMT musician pool, she was accepted last year. We have sent back the availability poll and are waiting to see which show she will be offered.

Also waiting on NYMT musician news but they have been watching the videos (according to YouTube analytics 🤣)

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Janet25 · 24/03/2021 09:52

My ds got the email last night confirming he was in the musician pool also for BYMT, so we’ve just updated the poll sent with availability. Still waiting to hear from NYMT

Janet25 · 24/03/2021 09:21

Hi everyone, well my son got an email yesterday from BYMT to say he’s been added to the musician pool 👏
He’s also sent an audition to NYMT as a musician but yet to hear from them yet, although it looks like they have extended the audition window for musicians.
Any other musicians got an email yesterday adding them to the pool?

Belshels · 24/03/2021 07:47

It is so complicated this year, I agree, so different from previous years. Hopefully not too long to wait for BYMT anyway. We are not expecting a 2nd show offer for dd as they probably realise it would be a bit much to do 2 shows of 2 -3 weeks each in the summer hols.
The only option would be Peter Pan and think that may be cast from last year.
Fingers crossed for everyone🤞🏼🤞🏼

Alakazam8 · 22/03/2021 16:24

Totally new here too! There’s a few of us newbies. It’s not easy to negotiate it all!

Pollydollydimpledo · 22/03/2021 15:58

Thanks so much!!

Will do, it’s really helpful as we are new to auditioning!!

Many thanks

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