The 2018-2019 CYSO application is now available. Please click on the button below to submit your online application. You must submit an application before you will be given an audition time. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September, 11, 2018 at Mountain View Elementary School, 851 Santa Clara Ave., Claremont, CA 91711. Audition times will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Application deadline is August 31, 2018. All returning musicians must complete an online application to indicate intent to return.
Auditions
Membership in CYSO is open to students in 6th through 12th grades and is determined by audition. View detailed audition requirements by instrument on our Requirements page.
Minimum Audition Requirements
In order to audition for CYSO, students must have a minimum of two years of playing experience, either through private lessons or with school or community ensembles. The only exception to this rule is for violists who are switching from violin, as long as they have had at least two years of combined experience on violin and viola. Although we require at least two years of experience, please keep in mind that the majority of our members do have three or more years of experience.
Audition Dates
We will be holding auditions for the 2018-19 season on September 11, 2018. Auditions will be open to all instruments except piano. Please note that percussion auditions are now closed.
Minimum Audition Requirements
In order to audition for CYSO, students must have a minimum of two years of playing experience, either through private lessons or with school or community ensembles. The only exception to this rule is for violists who are switching from violin, as long as they have had at least two years of combined experience on violin and viola. Although we require at least two years of experience, please keep in mind that the majority of our members do have three or more years of experience.
Audition Dates
We will be holding auditions for the 2018-19 season on September 11, 2018. Auditions will be open to all instruments except piano. Please note that percussion auditions are now closed.