How are musicians placed?

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 overall performance.

While sound quality of submitted videos may vary due to differences in recording equipment, judges will listen for the overall quality of students’ performance and not the quality of recording.

GTCYS makes every effort to place all students; if a student places in an orchestra with an overfull section for their instrument (most often flutes and clarinets), they may be placed on a waitlist.

Previous participation in GTCYS does not guarantee placement. All placements are final.