Audition Information
2024-2025 Season
Audition Information
Ready to audition to join one of the leading orchestral training programs in the nation?
Before auditioning, we invite you to learn more and decide which orchestra or ensemble might be the best fit for you. AYPO's intention is to place students in the most advanced and appropriate orchestra for their musical growth and age. All of our orchestras offer opportunities to perform demanding repertoire, audition for solos, and play in an ensemble with other superb musicians.
Please note that our season programming revolves around our orchestras. Students who are accepted into one of our orchestras are then welcome to request admission to one of our Chamber Ensemble programs. To join Flute Ensemble, Harp Ensemble, or Clarinet Ensemble, students do not need to be part of an orchestra, but do need to audition.
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Audition Applications are due Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Audition video submissions are due Friday, may 31, 2024.
There are different deadlines in the audition process. please review the information carefully.
STRINGS
*9th graders are eligible to apply for either string division.
Musicians who apply for a specific division are only able to be considered for the orchestras within that division (i.e. if you apply for Philharmonic (AYP) in the senior division, acceptance will only be offered to Philharmonic (AYP), Symphonic Orchestra (SO), or Sinfonietta only).
Musicians who apply for a specific orchestra are only considered up to the orchestra for which they applied (i.e. if you are in the 6th grade and apply for Debut Orchestra (DO), you will not be considered for String Ensemble (SE) )
Junior Division
PS, DO, SE, CO
3rd-9th grade overall
Prelude Strings (PS) - 3rd-5th grade only
Debut Orchestra (DO) - 5th-6th grade only
String Ensemble (SE) - 6th-8th grade only
Concert Orchestra (CO)* - 7th-9th grade only
IN-PERSON & VIDEO AUDITIONS
ALL Junior STRING Division applicants will be asked to complete the Sight-reading and Excerpts portion of their audition IN-PERSON the weekend of June 6th through 10th. Solo video submissions should be made via the Audition Solo Video Submission Form, which will be sent in the confirmation email upon completion of the Audition Application.
*Musicians accepted into CO are eligible to be considered for the Junior Chamber Ensemble Program.
Senior Division
Sinfonietta, SO, AYP
9th-12th grade only
Sinfonietta - 9th-12th grade only
Symphonic Orchestra (SO)* - 9th-12th grade only
Philharmonic (AYP)* - 9th-12th grade only
VIDEO AUDITIONS
ALL Senior STRING Division applicants will be asked to complete ALL materials for their audition via VIDEO only. All video submission should be made via the Audition Video Submission Form, which will be sent in the confirmation email upon completion of the Audition Application.
*Musicians accepted into SO or AYP are eligible to be considered for the Senior Chamber Ensemble Program.
WOODWINDS & BRASS
AYPO offers three full orchestras, Concert Orchestra (CO), Symphonic Orchestra (SO), and Philharmonic (AYP).
FLUTE, HARP, & CLARINET ENSEMBLES*
This includes our instrumental ensemble programs; Clarinet Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Harp Ensemble, *and Percussion Ensemble ONLY.
Please note - percussion auditions will be in-person on Saturday, June 8th.
SYMPHONIC PERCUSSION, HARP, & PIANO
This includes orchestral percussion, harp, and piano.
Please note - percussion and piano auditions will be in-person on Saturday, June 8th.
Junior and Senior Chamber Ensemble programs are by invitation only.
Questions? Please email us at auditions@aypo.org.
Ready to Audition?
In order to audition, you will need to prepare audition excerpts for the respective orchestra (or ensemble) you seek to join. Learn more about the excerpts required here. Video audition submissions are due Friday, May 31st, 2024, and in-person auditions take place over the time frame of Thursday, June 6th through Monday, June 10th.
Audition Tips & Instructions
We want you to succeed! Submit your best by following these tips and instructions for your audition video submission! Video audition submissions are due Friday, May 31st, 2024.
Review Our Student Policies
All American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras' members are expected to take an active part in their school music programs. Please review our School Music Policy before considering auditioning.
Tuition & Financial Aid
AYPO is able to offer a number of scholarships, as well as financial aid on a need-based assessment.
