AUDITIONS
For new students wishing to join the 79th Season starting in September 2026.
Openings in all Orchestras, Wind Ensemble & Jazz Program
Tuesday, May 12th, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, May 14th, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Monday, May 18th, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 19th, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, May 21st, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Questions about ensembles and audition process:
Please email us at [email protected]
Questions / Issues about audition sign ups
Please email gm@worcesteryouthorchestras.org
Openings in all Orchestras, Wind Ensemble & Jazz Program
Tuesday, May 12th, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, May 14th, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Monday, May 18th, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 19th, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, May 21st, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Questions about ensembles and audition process:
Please email us at [email protected]
Questions / Issues about audition sign ups
Please email gm@worcesteryouthorchestras.org
About The Audition Process
Who can audition?
- All students grades 3 and up pursuing string, wind, brass, harp, jazz piano, jazz guitar, drum set 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 are the steps?
1) Check the Audition Requirements for the ensemble you are interested in. All require scales and solo excerpts.
2) Fill Out The Audition Form & Pay $20 Fee*
3) Sign up for a time from your confirmation email.
What is the audition fee?
$20*
*Please contact us if you need assistance with a financial waiver for the audition fee. Do not hesitate to ask.
Who will be at my audition?
Auditions are private and are adjudicated by the WYO conductors and coaches. Some auditions may be audio recorded if an ensemble specific faculty member is not available. Students will be informed at the beginning of their audition if they are to be recorded.
What is the 2026 - 2027 Concert Schedule?
Click Here
What is the cost to participate in WYO?
Student Registration Fee: $1 - $5
Estimated '26- '27 Tuition:
WYSO: $1620*
WYP: $1410*
Wind Ensemble: $1410*
Jazz Band: $1410*
String Ensembles Program: $675*
Chamber Orchestra & Small Ensembles: $705*
Students must be enrolled in Symphony, Philharmonic, Wind Ensemble or Jazz Ensemble to participate in chamber.
*No student will be turned away due to financial hardship. ALL WYO students receive an automatic tuition subsidy through the generosity of our supporters, this subsidized tuition is reflected above. Families seeking additional financial aid or scholarships should contact WYO by email to ask about additional support. Please note that tuition is subject to revision.
Additional aid includes:
- Flexible payment plans
- Financial Aid Need Based
- Financial Aid Merit Based
- Internships & Work-study
WYO is committed to making sure every student can participate, please do not hesitate to ask for assistance.
Who can audition?
- All students grades 3 and up pursuing string, wind, brass, harp, jazz piano, jazz guitar, drum set 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 are the steps?
1) Check the Audition Requirements for the ensemble you are interested in. All require scales and solo excerpts.
2) Fill Out The Audition Form & Pay $20 Fee*
3) Sign up for a time from your confirmation email.
What is the audition fee?
$20*
*Please contact us if you need assistance with a financial waiver for the audition fee. Do not hesitate to ask.
Who will be at my audition?
Auditions are private and are adjudicated by the WYO conductors and coaches. Some auditions may be audio recorded if an ensemble specific faculty member is not available. Students will be informed at the beginning of their audition if they are to be recorded.
What is the 2026 - 2027 Concert Schedule?
Click Here
What is the cost to participate in WYO?
Student Registration Fee: $1 - $5
Estimated '26- '27 Tuition:
WYSO: $1620*
WYP: $1410*
Wind Ensemble: $1410*
Jazz Band: $1410*
String Ensembles Program: $675*
Chamber Orchestra & Small Ensembles: $705*
Students must be enrolled in Symphony, Philharmonic, Wind Ensemble or Jazz Ensemble to participate in chamber.
*No student will be turned away due to financial hardship. ALL WYO students receive an automatic tuition subsidy through the generosity of our supporters, this subsidized tuition is reflected above. Families seeking additional financial aid or scholarships should contact WYO by email to ask about additional support. Please note that tuition is subject to revision.
Additional aid includes:
- Flexible payment plans
- Financial Aid Need Based
- Financial Aid Merit Based
- Internships & Work-study
WYO is committed to making sure every student can participate, please do not hesitate to ask for assistance.
School Participation Policy:
WYO ensemble and performance opportunities are intended to compliment school music programs. It is the policy of the Worcester Youth Orchestras that each student musician participates in his/her/their school music program, if offered at the musician’s school as part of the school day curriculum and/or as an after/before school activity or club.
Non Discrimination Policy:
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.
WYO ensemble and performance opportunities are intended to compliment school music programs. It is the policy of the Worcester Youth Orchestras that each student musician participates in his/her/their school music program, if offered at the musician’s school as part of the school day curriculum and/or as an after/before school activity or club.
Non Discrimination Policy:
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.
