AUDITIONS ARE CLOSED
Low Brass - email [email protected] to be put on a wait list
Low Brass - email [email protected] to be put on a wait list
2024 - 2025 Auditions
REGISTER TODAY - Your specific audition time will be confirmed upon completion of registration.
Acceptance letters will be sent out via email by September 11th.
The $40 online NONREFUNDABLE fee needs to be paid to receive your audition assignment.
On August 5, the nonrefundable fee will increase to $50.
For the younger string musician - OVERTURE STRINGS - No audition required
See description below.
SCHOOL MUSIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
CYSO is committed to our school music programs and requires all members to participate in the music program on their orchestral instrument. If you school does not have a program OR doesn't have a program for the grade level that your students is at, this does not apply.
REGISTER TODAY - Your specific audition time will be confirmed upon completion of registration.
Acceptance letters will be sent out via email by September 11th.
The $40 online NONREFUNDABLE fee needs to be paid to receive your audition assignment.
On August 5, the nonrefundable fee will increase to $50.
For the younger string musician - OVERTURE STRINGS - No audition required
See description below.
SCHOOL MUSIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
CYSO is committed to our school music programs and requires all members to participate in the music program on their orchestral instrument. If you school does not have a program OR doesn't have a program for the grade level that your students is at, this does not apply.
WHO WE ARE
Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestras are comprised of four orchestras and an Overture Strings program. If you love music and would like to take your music to a new level we most likely have placement opportunities at just your level. Each year we are looking for String, Wind, Brass, and Percussion musicians for the coming season
Preparation for the (friendly) Cascade Youth Symphony Audition-
For your audition you should be prepared to play the following:
Thank you for considering to audition with CYSO! Members of CYSO are required to perform in all concerts scheduled for their respective groups. As a proactive effort to avoid conflicts, we ask that you check our 2025-2026 concert dates on the "concert tab" to see if they would fit your schedule.
Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestras are comprised of four orchestras and an Overture Strings program. If you love music and would like to take your music to a new level we most likely have placement opportunities at just your level. Each year we are looking for String, Wind, Brass, and Percussion musicians for the coming season
Preparation for the (friendly) Cascade Youth Symphony Audition-
For your audition you should be prepared to play the following:
- One major and one melodic minor scale (2-3 octaves) in any key you choose
- A 3-5 minute solo of your choice (no accompanist)
- Sight reading (material will be provided for you at the audition)
Thank you for considering to audition with CYSO! Members of CYSO are required to perform in all concerts scheduled for their respective groups. As a proactive effort to avoid conflicts, we ask that you check our 2025-2026 concert dates on the "concert tab" to see if they would fit your schedule.
For the younger string musician - No audition required
Our Overture Strings program allows string instrument students with less than one year of experience to play in an ensemble.
Prepare to enter the youth symphony program
Gain experience in playing with an ensemble
Develop confidence in note reading and rhythm patterns
Auditions are not required to participate in this program.
Our Overture Strings program allows string instrument students with less than one year of experience to play in an ensemble.
Prepare to enter the youth symphony program
Gain experience in playing with an ensemble
Develop confidence in note reading and rhythm patterns
Auditions are not required to participate in this program.
Tuition Assistance
Limited financial aid is available on the basis of need. CYSO takes pride in having never turned away an Orchestra Member due to lack of financial resources. Families requesting financial aid must complete an application.
Limited financial aid is available on the basis of need. CYSO takes pride in having never turned away an Orchestra Member due to lack of financial resources. Families requesting financial aid must complete an application.