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. Audition times will be assigned in September. All returning musicians must complete an online application for the new season.
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. New for 2018-2019: auditions are now required for Prelude String Ensemble as well; see PSE details on our PSE web 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 in September 2018. Auditions will be open to all instruments. Percussionists will audition in August 2018. Please check back here for updated information and 2018-19 application.
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 in September 2018. Auditions will be open to all instruments. Percussionists will audition in August 2018. Please check back here for updated information and 2018-19 application.