The Young Artist Orchestra & Philharmonic Auditions
Audition Requirements: 2025-26
Audition videos are due by May 18. Are you ready to submit your audition video? Go here. (Occasionally YAO will accept rolling auditions based on instrumentation needs. Please contact the Executive Director David Kiser to schedule an audition during the season: david.kiser@gcyo.net)
String Auditions
Audition Video Requirements:
-Play your audition in the order indicated in your excerpts below i.e. scales, excerpt, prepared piece.
-Video should be unedited and done in a single take.
-There will NOT be a sight reading requirement as indicated on the excerpts.
-Note that students should play the entire prepared piece or movement.
-Note that you should prepare just ONE of the excerpts (if you are auditioning for the Young Artist Orchestra you must play one of the “YAO” excerpts). The Philharmonic excerpt is listed first.
Winds & Brass Auditions
Video Requirements:
-Video should be unedited and done in a single take in the order below
-Play three 2 octave scales of your choosing. Play a two octave chromatic scale.
-The required excerpt(s) for your instrument below. Pay attention to directions on the excerpts themselves.
Young Artist Orchestra Wind and Brass Excerpts
Percussion Auditions
Percussion auditions for both orchestras will consist of specified orchestral excerpts and sight reading. Please prepare as much of the excerpts as you are able with the instruments you have access to. Your audition video may have cuts as you move between instruments.
