Strings, Woodwinds Brass (all levels):
- 2 major and 2 minor scales
- An etude and a solo work of the student's choice
- For advanced strings at the PYO level, a solo Bach movement is preferred, but not required
- Possible sight-reading
Percussion
- Prepared etude and solo on intrument(s) of choice (snare drum, timpani, bells, etc.) Large instruments are provided for the audition.
- Applicants should bring their own snare drum.
Auditions are conducted in a warm and friendly setting with the Youth Orchestra staff specialists. Parents and teachers are welcome!
Membership
in PYO is open to all students who wish to study symphonic
repertoire and enhance their school music experience. Members are
required to be enrolled in their school music program, unless there is
no school music program, or the music teacher signs a statement that a
required subject interferes with such enrollment.
Auditions for the 2012-2013 Season will be in April, as follows:
Here is a full-color, informative 2012-2013 Audition Flyer which you can download.
Here is a 2012-2013 Audition Application which you can print, fill out, and mail to us! The deadline is April 18.
Financial Aid and Work Scholarships are available.
Auditions for the 2012-2013 Season will be in April, as follows:
| Wednesday, April 25 - | 4PM - 9 PM |
| Thursday, April 26 - | 4PM - 9 PM |
| Friday, April 27 - | 4PM - 9 PM |
| Saturday, April 28 - | 9 AM - 4 PM |
Here is a full-color, informative 2012-2013 Audition Flyer which you can download.
Here is a 2012-2013 Audition Application which you can print, fill out, and mail to us! The deadline is April 18.
Financial Aid and Work Scholarships are available.