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Wind Symphony Solo Competition

The CYS Wind Symphony Solo Competition is open to any member of the CYS Wind Symphony for the current season. The winner of the Solo Competition will perform, accompanied by the CYS Wind Symphony, in the Coda Concert.

2025-26 Solo Competition Details

You may audition with any of the Acceptable Pieces listed below for your instrument. Only listed pieces are allowed.

Competition Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Location: Almond Elementary School, Los Altos
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Auditions slots are 10 minutes each)
Accompanist: Not required, though highly recommended! 
Dress Code: Please dress as you would for a concert or recital. This is a performance!
Registration Deadline:  January 11, 2026

Please note the following: 

  • Must audition on the instrument currently playing in the ensemble.
  • Music must be memorized for the concert. It doesn't need to be memorized for the audition.
  • Individual practice rooms aren't available, but there are warm-up areas outside. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early, already prepared, and keep warm.

Acceptable Pieces for the 25-26 Competition

Some of the links below take you to where you can purchase the solo part for the piece. Others take you to the band arrangement we will use if a winner is playing that piece. YOU DON'T NEED TO PURCHASE THE BAND ARRANGEMENT! Instead, call the publisher (Barnhouse) to order your solo part separately. For pieces that are standard for your instrument, you may use whatever edition your teacher suggests. Go to Youtube or the links below to hear recordings of the various pieces as you make your choices. If you see a piece listed for another instrument – but it also works (in the same key) for your instrument, please check with the maestro and it may be possible to audition on that part.

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