Auditions

Step one: fill out the audition form by clicking here

The YSO encourages all students to apply regardless of gender, school, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. You will be contacted with details and a specific audition time.

Step two: if you require financial aid, fill out the form by clicking here. Student fees are $100 per semester.

You will be contacted with the decision on your financial aid. This application remains confidential to the administrators and will not impact your audition.

Step three: download the music AND the scales for your instrument for the orchestra of your choice. Make sure you read instructions for bowing or for which measures to play.

Step four: practice like heck and show up ready to shine. Scales remain posted year-round (because who doesn’t need a little more scale work?) and audition excerpts specific to your orchestra and instrument are available one month prior to the audition date.

Philharmonic Orchestra

Students are eligible to audition for the Philharmonic Orchestra if they are no younger than 3rd grade and have a teacher recommendation with their application. Students in 6th grade or older may audition without a recommendation.

This is a strings-only group. Please note any fingering, position, and/or bow markings. You will be asked to play the etudes and scales, and you may be asked to sight-read.

All sections are open for the 2021-22 auditions. New music is available here one month prior to the audition. Measures to play are marked on the music. The scales remain unchanged and available at all times.