General Information:

LSYO has two ensembles:  String Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra.  All auditioning strings musicians will be considered for both ensembles.  Winds, brass, and percussion musicians will be considered for the Symphonic Orchestra.

Musicians must bring two printed copies of their excerpts to the audition.

If a musician cannot attend the in-person auditions, please contact the LSYO Coordinator to schedule a make-up audition.

Questions about auditions?  Please contact the LSYO Coordinator.

Audition Requirements for Strings and Piano:

• Scale of student choice (two octaves required for Strings Orchestra, three octaves required for Symphonic Orchestra)
• 30-60 seconds of an etude or orchestral excerpt that showcases the student’s current technical abilities
• 30-60 seconds of a concerto or solo work that showcases the student’s current musical abilities

Audition Requirements for Winds:

• Chromatic scale
• 30-60 seconds of an etude or orchestral excerpt that showcases the student’s current technical abilities
• 30-60 seconds of a concerto or solo work that showcases the student’s current musical abilities