Clarinet virtuoso Richard Hancock served as Principal Clarinetist of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra and Florida Grand Opera from 1984 until its bankruptcy in 2003 and is currently Principal Clarinetist of the Opus One Orchestra (Miami City Ballet) as well as Boca Raton Symphonia and Orchestra Miami.   Other recent positions include: Principal of the Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Florida Grand Opera, and Sunshine Pops.

Hancock has performed numerous orchestras throughout the U.S. and abroad, including Principal Clarinet in Mexico City, and extra clarinet in the Dallas and Chicago Symphony Orchestras for recordings and tours. Highlights of his musical life in South Florida have included concerto appearances with the FPO, their award winning recordings and numerous chamber music performances.

Richard also plays touring Broadway shows, playing “Wicked”, “My Fair Lady” and “West Side Story” most recently. Aside from music, Richard and his family are very involved in the rescue of retired racing greyhounds.

Richard coaches the Youth All Star Winds, with Dr. Gittelsohn, and the Youth All Star Saxophones!

The Youth All star program serves Broward county with the finest chamber music experience available for young people ages 7-21.  With outstanding faculty, excellent literature, and talented colleagues-see how far you can take your talent!

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Auditions for the Youth All Star will take place on June 8th, 2019, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at 1420 Indian Trace in Weston, FL. Please hit the contact tab  above to schedule an audition. Current members do not need to audition again, but there will be a seating audition in the fall for all members.  Times are limited, and selection will be first come first served.  (MORNING TIMES ARE NOW FILLED)

Our typical season runs from the second week of September to the first week of May.  We hope to offer 11 rehearsals in the Fall Semester and 13 in the Spring Semester.  Good luck!

Audition Requirements:

Youth All Star Strings-Advanced; a three-octave scale on ‘G’ or ‘C’ concert, and a scale of your choice.  One prepared piece, or two short excerpts of pieces, which best demonstrate your ability.  There may be some sight-reading.

Silver Strings-Intermediate; a two-octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, another scale of your choice and a short piece which best demonstrate your ability on the instrument.

Chamber Strings; a one octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, another scale of your choice and a short piece which best demonstrate your ability on the instrument.

Youth All Star Cellos, Intermediate-Advanced; a two-octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, another scale of your choice and a short piece which best demonstrate your ability on the instrument.

Youth All Star Brass-Advanced; a two-octave scale on ‘F’ Major (concert pitch), and a scale of your choice.  One prepared piece, or two short excerpts of pieces, which demonstrate your ability. There may be some sight-reading. (Non Concert Pitch: Trumpets play ‘G’ Major, French Horns play ‘C ‘Major).

Silver Brass-Intermediate; a one-octave ‘Eb’ Major (concert pitch) scale, and a short piece, which best demonstrates your ability on the instrument. (Non Concert Pitch: Trumpets play ‘F’ Major, French Horns play ‘Bb’ Major).

Chamber Brass-Beginner;a one-octave ‘Bb’ Major (concert pitch) scale, and a short piece, which best demonstrates your ability on the instrument.  (Non Concert Pitch: Trumpets play ‘C’ Major, French Horns play ‘F’ Major).

Youth All Star Winds-Advanced; a two-octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, and a short piece, which best demonstrates your ability on the instrument. (Non Concert Pitch: Clarinets play ‘G’ Major, French Horns play ‘A ‘Major).

Youth All Star Saxophones-Intermediate Advanced;a ‘D’ Major Scale and a two octave scale of your choice.  One prepared piece, or two short excerpts of pieces, which best demonstrate your ability.  There may be some sight-reading.

Advanced:

String Quartets, Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm

Brass Ensemble, Mondays 7:15-8:15 pm

Woodwind Ensemble, Mondays 7:15-8:15 pm

Intermediate-Advanced

Cello Ensemble, Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm

Saxophone Quartet, Mondays 8:15-9:15 pm

Intermediate:

Silver String Quartet, Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm

Silver Brass, Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm

Flute Ensemble, Mondays 8:15-9:15 pm

Beginner:

Chamber Strings, Mondays, 6:00-7:00 pm

Chamber Brass, Mondays 6:00-7:00 pm

Tuition for the season for those making a deposit by July 1st will be offered at a discounted rate of $300.00 for the season, with each additional sibling $250.00.  There will be a charge for additional ensembles, if more than one is selected.

Subject to change.

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