2026- 2027 GCYO Auditions

May 8 ,9 and 11 @ Fine Arts Center

Registration Deadline to Audition is April 20. Link will be available soon.

Audition Excerpts can be found below.

GCYO Audition Requirements

Young Artist Orchestra (YAO) – View YAO Audition Requirements »

Our most advanced ensemble, most members are high school aged, though exceptional middle school musicians may be admitted. YAO performs standard orchestral masterworks as well as contemporary compositions.  Because of instrumentation needs YAO does accept rolling auditions especially for Winds and Brass students. For more information contact Executive Director David Kiser: david.kiser@gcyo.net

The Philharmonic – View The Philharmonic Audition Requirements »

An advanced symphony orchestra comprised of middle through high school aged musicians who display considerable talent, training and ability. Repertoire consists of orchestral masterworks, transcriptions and original works composed for student orchestra.

Intermezzo – View Intermezzo Audition Requirements »

Intermezzo is an intermediate level strings-only ensemble that performs at all of the GCYO concerts, including the year end Peace Concert Hall performance. Students will work on ensemble playing and refining their string technique with a focus on proper playing with good mechanics.

Prelude – View Prelude Audition Requirements »

Prelude is a beginning level strings ensemble that prepares students to perform at the Peace Center in May. It is designed for ambitious and talented string students who have taken private lessons or at least a semester of string classes at their local school.