Youth Orchestra
The spring auditions for the 2022/2023 season are scheduled for following dates in May 2022.
Instrument |
Dates | Location |
Strings |
|
USC School of Music |
Wind, Brass and Percussion |
|
USC School of Music |
It is $25 to reserve your spot to audition. This fee must accompany every Audition Registration form. On the submission 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.
This fee is non-refundable.
All auditioning members are required to prepare a set list of excerpts, scales and a solo piece.
Youth Philharmonic auditions require sight-reading.
Please select the orchestra you are auditioning for and download the pdf for your instrument. All requirements are included.
Excerpts (Updated 4/21)
UPDATED 4/21:
Please review all excerpts and requirements for your instrument. Not all excerpts may be asked for in the audition.
Please review all excerpts and requirements for your instrument. Not all excerpts may be asked for in the audition.
Winds
Brass
Please review all excerpts and requirements for your instrument. Not all excerpts may be asked for in the audition.
Please review all excerpts and requirements for your instrument. Not all excerpts may be asked for in the audition.
Winds
Brass
The SCPYO is made up of four orchestras of increasing technical ability, beginning with the Prelude Orchestra, and rising in age and ability levels through the Concert, Symphonic, and Youth Philharmonic orchestras.
Ensemble | Level | Average Experience |
Prelude Orchestra | Beginner Strings | 1-2 years |
Concert Orchestra | Intermediate Strings | 2-4 years |
Symphonic Orchestra | Intermediate Full Orchestra | 3-5 years |
Youth Philharmonic | Advanced Full Orchestra | 4+ years |
Torn? No worries! Read a more in-depth guide below.