New York Youth Symphony: Auditions

Auditions for all New York Youth Symphony programs are held in September and October.

Auditionees may schedule audition dates and times calling NYYS at 212-581-5933, M-F, 10am-5pm.

Please review the specific program audition requirements and audition dates:

Orchestra Program
Audition Preparation Prepare the excerpts for your instrument. Audition Dates Please note: Some of these dates have changed slightly.
	Date	Time	Location
	Tue. 9/7	4-9pm	Riverside (All except Perc.)
	Tue. 9/14	4-9pm	Riverside (All except Perc.)
	Thurs. 9/16	4-9pm	Riverside (All except Perc.)
	Fri. 9/17	4-9pm	Riverside (All except Perc.)
SLOTS FULL	Sat. 9/18	1-9pm	Riverside (All except Perc.)
SLOTS FULL	Sun. 9/19	11am-3pm	Riverside (All except Perc.)
	Sun. 9/19	3-6pm	Riverside (Percussion)
	Mon. 9/20	4-9pm	Riverside (All except Perc.)
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Chamber Music Program
Audition Preparation Six minutes of solo music demonstrating technical and lyrical ability. Sightreading. Audition Dates
	Date	Time	Location
	Sat. 9/11	2:30-6pm	School for Strings
	Sun. 9/12	11am-6pm	School for Strings
	Thurs. 9/16	4-7pm	TBA
	Sat. 9/18	2:30-6pm	School for Strings
	Sun. 9/19	11am-6pm	School for Strings
	Tues. 9/21	4-7pm	TBA
	Sat. 9/25	2:30-6pm	School for Strings
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Jazz Band Classic
Audition Preparation Prepare the excerpts for your instrument. Audition Dates
	Date	Time	Location
	Wed. 9/22	5-8pm	Local 802
	Fri. 9/24	5-8pm	Local 802
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Making Score
Interview Preparation After completing the application, qualified applicants will be invited to interview for Making Score. Interview Dates
	Date	Time	Location
	Fri. 9/24	3:30-7pm	NYYS
	Sat. 9/25	11am-2pm	NYYS
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Apprentice Conducting
Audition Preparation Applicants are required to pass a written examination testing dictation, sight-reading, and general musical knowledge. There will also be a podium audition. Audition Dates Audition dates are to be announced. Back to top

Quicklinks:
Orchestra
Chamber Music
Jazz Band Classic
Making Score
Apprentice Conducting