Youth Orchestra musicians playing the cello on stage

Youth Orchestra Final Auditions

Thank you for applying to be part of the 23/24 SLSYO!

This year, all applicants are asked to submit a recorded final audition online. Please complete the form below to upload your recording by June 5, 2023.

23/24 Final Audition Requirements and Excerpts

Applicants may perform scales of their choice for the final round of auditions. Please refer to the guidelines in the requirements for the range, tempo, etc. for your instrument.

  • Chromatic (woodwinds and brass only)
  • One major and one melodic minor scale of your choice; we recommend that you choose scales that demonstrate the full range of your instrument
  • One scale should be slurred and the other should be tongued (woodwind and brass only)

Final Audition Schedule

Friday, May 5
Final audition excerpts released online

Monday, June 5
Final audition forms and recordings due

Friday, June 9
All submissions will be checked to ensure that recordings are operable. Applicants will receive a confirmation email no later than today.

Friday, June 30
Final audition results will be emailed to applicants no later than today

SLSO education programs are presented by:

Steward Family Foundation logo
World Wide Technology

Youth Orchestra programs are presented by:

Kathleen Clucas

And supported in part by:

G.A., Jr. and Kathryn M. Buder Charitable Foundation
Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union
ESCO Technologies Foundation