Auditions are required for entry into all groups (Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra, Prelude Symphonic Ensemble, Enharmonic Strings, and Da Capo Strings). There is a $25 non-refundable audition fee per student. ALL STUDENTS IN EACH GROUP MUST RE-AUDITION EACH YEAR to be re-admitted.
Students interested in Da Capo Strings (DCS) are only required to prepare one (1) minute of a solo piece of choice. No scales or excerpts are required.
Students interested in Da Capo Strings (DCS) are only required to prepare one (1) minute of a solo piece of choice. No scales or excerpts are required.
Auditions for the 2026-2027 season were held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Rolling auditions for the below high-need instruments will continue this season by appointment:
Violin (ES & DCS only)
French Horn
Trombone
Tuba
Percussion
Piano
Cello (DCS only)
Viola
Double Bass
We highly encourage our student members to supplement their academic-year music experience with a school music program and/or private lessons, if possible.
The CYSO Orchestras take careful consideration into decisions made based on each auditioning applicant's performance. We kindly advise that students refrain from auditioning unless they can commit to the program, attending ALL concerts and rehearsals. Check out our Rehearsal & Concert Schedules here.
Concert Dates for the 2026-2027 Season
Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Claremont United Church of Christ (CUCC)
Saturday, January 23, 2027 @ 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges)
Saturday, June 5, 2027 @ 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges)
Violin (ES & DCS only)
French Horn
Trombone
Tuba
Percussion
Piano
Cello (DCS only)
Viola
Double Bass
We highly encourage our student members to supplement their academic-year music experience with a school music program and/or private lessons, if possible.
The CYSO Orchestras take careful consideration into decisions made based on each auditioning applicant's performance. We kindly advise that students refrain from auditioning unless they can commit to the program, attending ALL concerts and rehearsals. Check out our Rehearsal & Concert Schedules here.
Concert Dates for the 2026-2027 Season
Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Claremont United Church of Christ (CUCC)
Saturday, January 23, 2027 @ 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges)
Saturday, June 5, 2027 @ 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges)
2026-2027 Audition Packets
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