Auditions

Second-semester auditions for our 2025–26 season are due on December 2! To round out our orchestra instrumentation, we have limited openings for new students at all levels, including:

Beginner: Openings for all instruments, especially bass, oboe, bassoon, brass, and percussion
Intermediate: Openings for all instruments, especially percussion. Limited openings for cellos and clarinets.
Advanced:
- Concert Orchestra: Limited openings for advanced musicians.
- Philharmonic: Limited openings for highly advanced musicians. Horns, bassoons, and harp needed.
- Symphony: Limited openings for highly advanced musicians

Please note that this round of auditions is only open to students who have not submitted an audition video in 2025.

Audition by December 2

Why Play in GTCYS?

GTCYS’ 11 school-year orchestras are open to students of all skill levels, ages 7–18! You’ll 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!

Audition Requirements

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.

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.

Need help choosing a solo? Our music librarian Ben put together a comprehensive list of solos for ALL instruments, organized by GTCYS level.

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.

Season auditions for all students open in mid-February and close in May each year
Recruiting auditions for first-time students open in August and December to fill current orchestra openings

Financial Assistance

GTCYS is committed to making our programs accessible and affordable for all interested students, regardless of their financial situation. Learn more about financial assistance.