Youth Orchestra
Auditions
2022-2023 Auditions
About
Auditions are held every year in the summer for new and returning students. Fall auditions are held for specific instrument needs only.
Upcoming Audition Dates
| Date | Time | Location |
| Saturday, August 27, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | USC School of Music |
| Sunday, August 28, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | USC School of Music |
Audition Fee
It is $25 to reserve your spot to audition. This fee must accompany every Audition Registration form. This fee is non-refundable.
On the confirmation page of the form there is a link to complete this payment. Please read and follow the instructions carefully!
If accepted, the $25 audition fee will go towards the student's tuition. If this fee would prevent you from being able to audition, you may request a few waiver by emailing us at SCPYO@scphilharmonic.com.
Audition Requirements & Excerpts
Please select the orchestra you are auditioning for and download the pdf for your instrument.
All auditioning members are required to prepare a set list of:
- Scales
- Excerpts
- Solo Piece
Youth Philharmonic auditions require sight-reading.
Concert Orchestra
Excerpts (Updated 4/21)
UPDATED 4/21:
- We will no longer require sight-reading for Concert Orchestra auditions.
- Excerpts may be played at Quarter Note = 100.
- Violinists auditioning may play the top OR bottom line at E - first beat of F in Anvil's Chorus.
Symphonic Orchestra
Strings
Please review all excerpts and requirements for your instrument. Not all excerpts may be asked for in the audition.
Winds/Brass/Percussion
Please review all excerpts and requirements for your instrument. Not all excerpts may be asked for in the audition.
Winds
Brass
Youth Philharmonic
Strings
Please review all excerpts and requirements for your instrument. Not all excerpts may be asked for in the audition.
Winds/Brass/Percussion
Please review all excerpts and requirements for your instrument. Not all excerpts may be asked for in the audition.
Winds
Brass
Tuition Assistance
Through the Judy Lawrence Scholarship Program the SCPYO is proud to offer need-based tuition assistance with partial to full scholarships for exceptional young musicians.
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