Auditions 2018-2019

Thank you for your interest in participating in one of the ensembles offered by Community Youth Orchestra of Southern California. As we have a large range of programs for students of all ages and ability levels, please review the following information carefully in order to select the program that best fits your young artist's musical and social needs.

Online Application

Online Application

Ensemble Selection

Please note that the minimum requirements have changed for 2018-2019 season. If you are a String player, please see the following application guides, which will help you evaluate the requirements for each of our ensembles, determine which ensemble to apply for, and figure out whether an audition is required so that you can schedule one as necessary. Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students are only eligible to participate in the Symphony, and an audition is required of every new Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion student.
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Returning Student Guide.pdf
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Cello_Viola Minimum Requirement.pdf
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Violin Minimum Requirement.pdf
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​If you are returning string, woodwind, brass, or percussion player:

1. If you are staying in the same ensemble and you are a string player, you do not need to audition.
2. If you would like to be evaluated to be moved to another ensemble, you must audition. Please refer to the new student guide to see which ensemble you may qualify for.
3. All wind/brass/percussion players regardless of previous participation are required to audition for the music staff.

In selecting an ensemble, please ensure that you are able to prepare the required excerpts for the ensemble to a satisfactory level that includes at the minimum all of the correct rhythms and correct notes. Especially for the more advanced ensembles, attention should be given to attributes like pitch, tempo, dynamics, articulation, phrasing, performance practices, etc. Do not waste your time and our audition committee's time by attempting to play repertoire that is far beyond your ability level. When in doubt, please consult with your private instructor.

Audition Requirements

Students, please be aware that our audition committee may elect to dismiss you from the audition if you are not prepared with all of the following materials listed for the ensemble you are applying for. Please check this list carefully so that your audition is a successful one!

Academy (Violin Ensemble)
1. Any piece of music you know that best demonstrates your current ability level.
2. No excerpts are required for the Academy.

Sinfonietta
1. Scales as described in the PDF of requirements above.
2. A solo work that best demonstrates your current ability level.
3. The required excerpts for Sinfonietta for your instrument (download below).

Sinfonia
1. Scales as described in the PDF of requirements above.
2. A solo work of your choice that best demonstrates your current ability level.
3. The required excerpts for Sinfonia for your instrument (download below).

Symphony
1. A solo work if your choice that best demonstrates your current ability level.
2. The required excerpts for Symphony for your instrument (download below).

Audition Excerpts 2018-2019

Audition excerpts are provided in Adobe Portable Document File (PDF) format,
and are ​available through the following links on publicly accessible Google Drive.

​Sinfonietta 2018-2019
Excerpts for Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello)

Sinfonia 2018-2019
Excerpts for Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello)

Symphony 2018-2019
Excerpts for Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion