2026–2027 Audition Process

FALL 2026 Audition Details Below

UPDATE: Audition Materials for next year will now be announced April 10th, 2026. In order to ensure that everything is complete, accurate, and clearly organized for students and teachers, we need just a few additional days to finalize the packets.

In the meantime, students can begin preparing the following components, which will be part of the audition:

• Scales:

  • Younger ensembles will perform two-octave scales

  • Philharmonic and Symphony students should prepare three-octave scales (or as many octaves as they are proficient)

• Solo Piece:
  Prepare 1-2 minutes for younger ensembles, 2-3 minutes for Philharmonic and Symphony, of music that demonstrates both lyrical and technical abilities. This should include both slow and fast playing. Students may either perform short excerpts from two contrasting pieces or etudes (one slow and one fast), or choose one piece that includes both slow and fast passages.

The full audition format, including the required orchestral excerpts for each ensemble level, will be released on April 10.

Audition submissions will open on May 15 and remain open through July 1.

Audition Videos will be due by July 1st, 2026.
You may submit your audition recording between May 15th and July 1st, following the posted guidelines and repertoire requirements.

If you are interested in auditioning for AYO for next year, please fill out the 2026-2027 Interest Form and we will email you the audition materials when they become available. 

Questions? Email us at education@austinyouthorchestra.org