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How to Audition for OAYO
1) Find your audition packet below! Auditions are currently open for select instruments and ensembles.
2) Follow the instructions in your audition packet to prepare your audition videos
3) Submit your audition! All auditions will be submitted via Submittable. In the form you'll fill out your initial registration for OAYO and then submit your videos. You can start this at any time even if your videos aren't ready: you'll be able to save your progress!
Auditions will be listened to and results will be sent out on a rolling basis through December 28th, so submit your audition as soon as you're ready! We cannot guarantee that specific instrument and ensemble spots will be available through December 28th, so we encourage you to audition as early as you can.
Before you submit your audition: please check the list below and ensure that the instrument and ensemble you wish to audition for is still available. Last updated: November 11, 2025
Audition Packets
Visit the links below to download audition packets. Prepare only one audition packet: prepare the packet for the most advanced ensemble you wish to be considered for. See ensemble descriptions below.
Each folder contains an Auditions Info and FAQ sheet: please read it if you have any questions about how to record and submit your audition.
Packets for All Instruments
Flute (not accepting mid-season auditions)
Oboe (not accepting mid-season auditions)
Clarinet (not accepting mid-season auditions)
- Accepting Auditions for YP ONLY
- Accepting Auditions for YS and YP
- Accepting Auditions for YP ONLY
- Accepting Auditions for YS and YP
- Accepting Auditions for YS and YP
- Accepting Auditions for YS and YP
- Accepting Auditions for YS ONLY
- Accepting Auditions for YP ONLY
- Accepting Auditions for YCS ONLY
- Accepting Auditions for YCS and YP
Youth Concert Strings
Sundays from September to March, 4:15 - 6 P.M.
- An intermediate level, string orchestra.
- Typically includes students in grades 4-8
Audition Requirements
- Scales
- 1-2 minute solo or etude
- Required excerpt
Youth Philharmonic
Sundays from September to March, 4 - 6 P.M.
- Musicians typically in grades 7-12 who demonstrate an expanded set of abilities specific to their instrument.
Audition Requirements
- Scales
- Solo or etude
- Required excerpt
Youth Symphony
Sundays from September to May, 1:30 - 3:30 P.M.
- Typically, students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate the full range of abilities specific to their instrument.
Audition Requirements
- Scales
- Solo or etude
- Required excerpt