Instructions for using YouTube to record audition video files (solo and orchestral excerpts) and share via email to orchestra@ljsc.org

Using  IPhone,  IPad,  or Android Devices:  

  1. Open the “YouTube” app on your device.    

If you do not have the app, you can download it from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Play Store (Android) 

  1. Tap the “Camera” icon on the right side of the bar along the top of the screen 
    If it’s your first time uploading a video from your phone or tablet, you may need to give permission to use your photos, camera, and/or microphone. 
  1. Tap the “Camera RECORD” icon and begin recording.  After completing your recording, tap “Next”  then tap “Title”(next to video) and type: Instrument; Full Name; Name of Solo or Excerpt Number(s); & Date Recorded” 
    You can submit individual videos of the excerpts or submit individual files with multiple excerpts.                  IPhone and IPad only: Tap “Next” to continue  
  1.  Select a visibility level from the “Privacy” menu.   Select “Unlisted” from the 3 options to avoid your video being used publicly. 
  1. Tap “Upload” 
  1. After video is completely uploaded, tap the “3 vertical Dots” to the right of video then tap the “Share” icon and select “Email”.     
    Type “orchestra@LJSC.org as the email address to send your file.    
    Example: 
    To:   orchestra@ljsc.org
    Important for Subject:  Instrument;  Full Name; Name of Solo or Excerpt Number(s); & Date Recorded” 
  1. Tap “Send” 
    Since you will be submitting more than one video file, it is important to identify Solo and Excerpt Number(s) on each video you are submitting. 

Using a Computer (i.e  PC, Chrome, Mac) 

  1. Create a video of your audition solo &/or orchestra excerpts.  Save as  – Instrument, Full Name, Solo or Excerpt #’s  
  1. Open the “YouTube” app on your Computer.    
  1. Tap Camera Icon – CREATE 
  1. Tap Upload Videos 
  1. Drag and drop video files to upload or tap SELECT FILES from you computer to upload.  Be sure Title includes Instrument, Name, Solo or Excerpt #’s 
  1. Tap NEXT and Tap No, It’s not made for kids. 
  1. Tap NEXT  
  1. Tap NEXT (again) 
  1. Under Save or publish Tap Unlisted – Then tap SAVE 
  1. Under Video Published, and Share a link – Scroll to the right and Tap Email  
  1. Send To:   orchestra@ljsc.org 
    Important for Subject:  Instrument;  Full Name; Name of Solo or Excerpt Number(s); & Date Recorded” 

Notes:   

  1. Please avoid editing other than trimming your files (time length).   If there is any evidence of editing, you may not be accepted to join the orchestra.   
  2. Ted Bietz and Orchestra Section Leaders will be the only people viewing your video audition files.   
  3. You will receive the results of your audition ASAP after receiving your audition videos.    
  4. After receiving your results, you can delete your Audition Videos from YouTube.