Auditions & Registration

Registration for the 22/23 Season is now closed. Thank you to everyone who joined us the Fall! 

Chamber Music and Junior Strings will open for mid-semester enrollment on January 9th. 

Youth Symphony

Registration for the 22/23 Season is now closed. Information on the 23/24 season will be released in April 2023. Auditons will be schedule in May and August, 2023

Evans Orchestra

Registration for the 22/23 Season is now closed. Information on the 23/24 season will be released in April 2023. Auditons will be schedule in May and August, 2023

Junior Strings

Junior Strings does not require an audition. Registration for JS is now closed. Enrollment will open again on January 9th for participation in the Winter/Spring months. 

Audition Quick Facts

Every year YOCVA holds auditions for the upcoming academic year. See below important details about auditions for the upcoming 22/23 season. 

  • Registration and Audition Sign-Up will open on May 1st, 2022. 
  • Submit a video audition recording by August 22nd. 
  • Click HERE to view a comprehensive outline of the YOCVA audition policy and procedure. 
  • Junior Strings does not require an audition. Interested members can register to join starting May 1st. 
  • All other ensembles require an audition.
  • Auditioning for Evans Orchestra. 
    • ALL returning members of Evans Orchestra DO NOT need to re-audition. Returning members can register for the 22/23 season starting May 1st.
    • NEW members (strings, winds, brass, and percussion) interested in joining Evans Orchestra will need to audition. 
  •  Auditioning for Youth Symphony
    • ALL returning STRING players DO NOT need to an re-audition. Returning STRING members can register for the 22/23 season starting May 1st.
    • Due to limited and competitive seating in our wind, brass, and percussion sections all WBP musicians must re-audition each season to participate. 
  • Auditioning for chamber ensembles.
    • YOCVA offers a clarinet ensemble, flute ensemble, and string chamber music. 
    • New students will be admitted by audition at the director’s discretion. More information about our chamber music programs will be available in mid-July 2022.

Audition Requirements

Resources: Audition Tips and Tricks

YOCVA staff has created several helpful instructional videos for recording your audition. Watch these short clips for help on the recording process and preparing your scales.
 
Audition Instructions and Tips: