AUDITIONS
For new students wishing to start in January 2026.
Tuesday, December 9th, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Openings in all Orchestras, Wind Ensemble & Jazz Program
For Strings, Brass, Woodwind,
Orchestral Harp, Orch/Band Percussion,
Jazz Guitar & Jazz Kit/Perc
Grades 3 & Up
Except: No flute openings in WY Symphony
Tuesday, December 9th, 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Openings in all Orchestras, Wind Ensemble & Jazz Program
For Strings, Brass, Woodwind,
Orchestral Harp, Orch/Band Percussion,
Jazz Guitar & Jazz Kit/Perc
Grades 3 & Up
Except: No flute openings in WY Symphony
*No student (prospective or returning) will be turned away due to financial hardship or need. ALL WYO students receive an automatic tuition subsidy through the generosity of our supporters. Families seeking further financial aid or scholarships should contact WYO by email to ask about additional support.
Orchestras & Ensembles
WYO offers various programs with different orchestras & bands for various stages of a student's development. The Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) is for older and advanced musicians. The Worcester Youth Philharmonic (WYP) & String Orchestra (WY Strings) are for players that have had less experience playing in an orchestral setting and receive intensive training in playing in a larger full orchestra ensemble. The WY Wind Ensemble explores a wide variety of band literature and the WY Jazz Program provides students with wide range of traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire. WYO is also pleased to offer chamber music through our Chamber Orchestra & Small Ensembles Program, consisting of various smaller ensembles on all instruments such as woodwind trio, string quartet and brass quartet etc.
Members of the Worcester Youth Orchestra have the opportunity to perform in some of the finest concert halls in the state. The WYO office is located at glorious Mechanics Hall where we present 4-5 concerts each season. Additionally, each ensemble gives a fall and spring concert of their own across Worcester County. Weekly rehearsals are held in Worcester.
Click the pictures below to learn more about our program offerings.
Members of the Worcester Youth Orchestra have the opportunity to perform in some of the finest concert halls in the state. The WYO office is located at glorious Mechanics Hall where we present 4-5 concerts each season. Additionally, each ensemble gives a fall and spring concert of their own across Worcester County. Weekly rehearsals are held in Worcester.
Click the pictures below to learn more about our program offerings.
School Music Program 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.
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.
