YouTube Symphony

Here's a fascinating idea: a call for musicians to audition online to play in an international orchestra, the YouTube Symphony Orchestra. The blend of technology, social media, collaborative creation and Tan Dun is certainly very now. Details below:

"Interested in joining the first-ever collaborative online orchestra? Professionals and amateur musicians of all ages, locations and instruments are welcome to audition for the YouTube Symphony Orchestra by submitting a video performance of a new piece written for the occasion by the renowned Chinese composer Tan Dun (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). We have tools to help you learn the music, rehearse with the conductor and upload your part for the collaborative video.

And how do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice and upload. Send us your talent video performance from a list of recommended pieces. Finalists will be chosen by a judging panel and YouTube users to participate in the YouTube Symphony Orchestras debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City on April 15, 2009 (travel and accommodations included).

The deadline for all video submissions is January 28, 2009."