Requirements for Auditions
Upcoming Audition date(s)
- August 24th, 2025*
The audition date(s) above have been scheduled to fill our Ensemble Rosters for the 2025/2026 Season (September 2025 through June 2026).
We are currently welcoming: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute/Piccolo, Clarinet, Oboe/English Horn, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion.
- Auditions are open to all young musicians, ages 8-21, with at least 2 years of public or private music instruction.
- Auditions will last about 10 minutes and will consist of scales, a solo piece of your choice, and sight-reading. Students should prepare scales and a solo piece that demonstrate the level at which they are currently playing.
- Please consult with your private teacher or school music teacher for advice on choosing the appropriate scales and solo piece, or feel free to reach out to us HERE with questions.
- Based on their audition, students will be placed into the appropriate-level ensemble (NOTES, Sinfonia, Bridge, or Youth Symphony) at the discretion of NVYS music staff.
REQUEST AN AUDITION
To submit an audition request form CLICK HERE.
PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION
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