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Audition Dates & Requirements

REGISTER HERE FOR YOUR AUDITION
Next round of auditions will be held in January, please email us to set up a time.

info@worcesteryouthorchestras.org
 
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All Auditions Held At:

WYO Offices at Mechanics Hall
325 Main Street, Worcester, MA

Learn about WYO!
About the Audition Process

Who can audition? 


- All students (20 and under) pursuing  string, wind, brass, harp, piano and percussion are eligible to audition.

- Students who are enrolled in a public or private school, or home-school programs and/or community music schools. 

What should I bring to my audition?

- You
- Your instrument
​- Mallets & Snare Drum (Percussion Only)

 - 2 copies of the solo pieces you will perform


What is the audition fee?

​$35*, payable in cash or a check made out to "WYO" with "Audition & Student's Name" in the memo line.

*No student will be denied an audition if unable to pay the audition fee due to financial hardship. Please contact us for more information.
How long is the audition?
Auditions are generally 10 minutes in length.  

How do I sign up & chose my time?
You will be presented with available slots once you complete the 
Audition Registration Form.

Who is in the audition?
Auditions are private and are conducted by the WYO staff, including the various WYO ensemble conductors.

What is the cost to participate in WYO?

New Student Registration Fee: $50 


'19-'20 Tuition: 

WYSO: $800
WYP: $800
Wind Ensemble: $800
Jazz Band: $800
Baroque Orchestra: $150 ($200 for students who don't enroll in WYSO) per session
Clarinet & Flute Choir: $150 per session

No student will be turned away due to financial hardship. ALL WYO students receive an automatic tuition subsidy through the generosity of our supporters.  Families seeking additional financial aid or scholarships should contact the Artistic Director by email. 

Additional aid includes:
- Flexible payment plans
- Financial Aid
- Internships & Work-study 
Our Ensembles

Orchestras:

Symphony Orchestra 
Philharmonic Orchestra 
Baroque Orchestra
String Orchestra

Bands:
Wind Ensemble
Big Band & Jazz Combos ​

​Chamber:
Clarinet Choir
Flute Choir

Honors Program:
Honors String Quartet
Honors Woodwind Quintet
​Honors Brass Quintet 


For more information, please email: 
info@worcesteryouthorchestras.org
Rehearsal Information

Symphony Orchestra,  Philharmonic, String Orchestra
Sunday Afternoons starting at 2pm until 5pm
Auburn High School, Auburn, MA

Worcester Youth Wind Ensemble
Rehearsals Tuesday evenings, 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
 Auburn High School, Auburn, MA

Worcester Youth Big Band & Jazz Combos
Rehearsals Monday evenings, 6:00pm to 8:30pm.
Holy Name Central Catholic High School, Worcester
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Baroque Orchestra
Selected Tuesday Evenings, 6pm to 8:00pm 
Auburn High School, Auburn, MA

Flute & Clarinet Choir
Selected Thursday/Monday Evenings, 6pm to 7:30pm
Worcester Music Academy, Worcester, MA

School Participation Policy:

WYO training and performance opportunities are intended to supplement school music programs. It is the policy of the Worcester Youth Orchestras that each musician participates in his/her school music program, if offered at the musician’s school as part of the school day curriculum. As WYO helps to advocate for the school music programs, music educators help promote and encourage their students to participate in WYO. This policy has been a very important way to build both programs and to build community and a positive reputation for WYO.  As regards the school music participation policy, WYO recognizes that some school music classes may conflict with other school core curriculum, electives, and AP classes. In such cases, WYO believes the musician’s family must make the best academic choice for their child.

Ensemble Audition Requirements

Symphony
Philharmonic
string orchestra
jazz band
Grades 8 - 12
Wind ensemble
Grades 7 - 12

Baroque Orchestra - Please use the Symphony Guidelines 

Clarinet & Flute Choir - Please use the Wind Ensemble Guidelines 

Honors Program - Please use the Symphony Guidelines plus 2 Letters of Recommendation
See the Honors Program for more details or email the Artistic Director 


Online Audition Form
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

The Worcester Youth Orchestras School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identification, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminated on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identification, religion, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school administered programs.  

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