Auditions

Welcome!

Audition for one of GTCYS’ 11 school-year orchestras, open to students of all skill levels, ages 7–18! Rehearse weekly with top conductors, make new friends from across the region, and perform at iconic venues like Orchestra Hall.

Whether you’re looking to supplement your school music program or experience the thrill of playing in an orchestra for the first time, GTCYS is the perfect place to grow, connect, and shine!

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.

Audition by May 21

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.