Register today to audition for the CYSO 2025-2026 season.
WHO WE ARE
Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestras are comprised of five full 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 (TBA) on the "concert tab" to see if they would fit your schedule.
Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestras are comprised of five full 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 (TBA) 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
The ability to read notes and rhythmic notation is required (i.e. equivalent to Suzuki Book 2)
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
The ability to read notes and rhythmic notation is required (i.e. equivalent to Suzuki Book 2)
Auditions are not required to participate in this program.
All students are required to participate in their school music program.