62nd season Auditions

Musicians from across northeastern Oklahoma are annually selected by audition to join one of the Tulsa Youth Symphony’s three orchestras: Preparatory String Orchestra (PO), Concert Orchestra (CO), Symphony Orchestra (SO).

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE MAY 21-23 AUDITIONS

Please read this page carefully and click “REGISTER HERE” at the bottom of the page to apply. Please note, there is a $25 application fee.

AUDITIONS REQUIREMENTS

1. A solo or etude of your choice.

Students may prepare a single piece or etude displaying technical and lyrical ability. Chose a piece that best represents your current abilities.

2. A prepared excerpt selected by the conductor.

The instrument and orchestra specific excerpt will be posted on our website on Monday, April 28. Students may select the excerpt level they feel most comfortable with to perform in their audition.

Please note, there is no sight reading on this audition, nor does the material need to be performed from memory or with an accompanist.

In the event you are not accepted to the orchestra for which you have auditioned, you will automatically be considered for the next orchestra level without an additional audition.

TYS COMMITMENT EXPECTATIONS

TYS rehearses weekly on Sunday afternoons between 2-5pm (exact times may vary) at the University of Tulsa starting late August through early May, following the Tulsa Public Schools calendar for holiday observance. Our season includes three Sunday afternoon performances and one community performance. *Special opportunities may be added throughout the year as they arise.

Member commitment to both the rehearsal and performance schedule is necessary and expected. Allowance is given for 2 excused absences per semester. (Please note, during the fall semester our conductors are reasonably flexible with high school marching band schedules.)

While our main auditions happen in late May each season, students may audition throughout the summer on a case-by-case basis.

Questions regarding the 62nd Season including scheduling an early audition time may be directed to music@tulsayouthsymphony.org.