Auditions
Welcome!
GTCYS auditions are an opportunity to play your instrument and submit a recorded video so we can get to know you and place you with one of our 11 incredible orchestras. Our season runs September through mid-May. To streamline the registration process for students and families, we are now using Snap Audition as our registration platform. This means you can register, record and upload your audition, and pay on one site!
Steps for 2025-26 Auditions
- Go to our audition page on SnapAudition.com and create an account.
- Follow your instrument audition requirements (below).
- Practice, practice, practice!
- Record your audition video and submit on SnapAudition.com to be considered for placement.
Audition Requirements
Click your instrument to download your audition requirements. Follow the steps outlined and you’ll be on your way to a great audition! If you don’t have access to a printer or a digital device to view the audition requirements, please contact us and we’ll mail you the materials.
Violin | Viola | Cello | Bass |
Flute | Oboe | Clarinet | Bassoon |
Horn | Trumpet | Trombone | Tuba |
Percussion | Harp |
Audition Timeline
The main auditions for GTCYS’ school-year orchestras are held each spring. All other auditions are reviewed on a rolling basis and placed according to instrument needs and openings.
- Spring Auditions:
- Mid-February: Audition registration opens for the 2025-26 school year.
- May 21, 2025: Deadline to register and submit audition videos.
- June: Placement results sent for the 2025-26 season.
- August Auditions:
- Audition videos due for first-time students auditioning for any current openings.
- December Auditions:
- Audition videos due for first-time students auditioning for any current openings.
Tuition Assistance
Through tuition assistance and support for private lessons, GTCYS makes our programs affordable for all interested students, regardless of finances. Learn more about tuition assistance.
More Resources
Click here for scale references, example audition videos, and more resources. Happy practicing!