Please prepare only ONE set of audition requirements from the levels below. If a student feels like their abilities are currently between two of the levels, choose the set of […]

GTCYS is committed to serving all young musicians regardless of finances. We provide more than $250,000 in tuition assistance and support for private lessons each year. Click here to learn […]

A $45 audition fee (non-refundable and not applicable to tuition) is due with your audition. A reduced fee of $5 is available for low-income families and families who anticipate applying […]

GTCYS will email placement results for spring auditions in June. Please do not inquire for results. All placements are final.

Students are placed in an appropriate orchestra based on their audition. Instrumentation needs may also be considered. Students’ chosen audition level doesn’t guarantee or limit their placement—it’s based on their […]

GTCYS has 11 school-year orchestras which range from beginning to pre-professional. While there are specific audition requirements for each orchestra, auditions are for entry into the program and judges will […]

Please refer to your full instrument requirements here. Every audition includes: Scales Prepare and record all scales listed in the instrument packet for your audition level. Use the listed tempos […]

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. See more […]

Any student age 7 to 18 who plays violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, euphonium, trombone, tuba, percussion, or harp. String players usually have two years’ […]