Auditions

New Member Auditions

Perform With CYS

Audition sign-ups are now closed.
Bassoonists and brass players - please call to check on availability.

The mission of the California Youth Symphony is to provide talented young musicians with the finest musical experience, and the opportunity for personal growth through the rehearsal and performance of symphonic music. Auditions for CYS are open to students of high school age and younger as of September of the coming season.

Auditions for NEW members for the 2011-2012 season will be held the weekends of April 13 & 14, and April 20 & 21. Percussion auditions will be held on Sundays, April 15 & 22. Auditions may be conducted by any of a number of different CYS directors. PLEASE NOTE: There are currently only limited openings available. Please call the CYS Office at 650-325-6666 to request an audition time.

Completed applications, along with $25 application fee per musician, must be received by March 16 and will be processed in the order received. All audition appointment times will be mailed out at the same time, on March 23. Audition results will be mailed in early May.

CURRENT MEMBERS:
Please note that Audition Registration Forms for current members were mailed out on February 15. Please contact the CYS Office if you have not yet returned your Audition Registration Form. There are only limited audition slots available.