Thank you for showing an interest in joining the Surrey Youth Orchestra for the upcoming season - September 2022 to May 2023. Please read through this page carefully and fill out an online audition request by September 25,2022
After your application is processed, you will receive your audition preparation packet via email which will outline the specific audition requirements for your instrument, as well as upload instructions to assist you in submitting the video.
Record a solo repertoire piece (or excerpt of a piece) of your choice (recording time maximum 3 mins) as well as a scale and corresponding arpeggio. Bowings, speed, and rhythm should be observed according to RCM standards. The scale and arpeggio should be the same RCM level (or higher) as the repertoire that you are submitting. Please submit the audition video at your earliest convenience once signed up.
Once you submit the 1st audition tape, SYO will send out a “quick study” piece that is appropriate for the level of repertoire that the student has submitted.
*Please note: All conductors will be involved in the orchestra placement process for students. Students will be placed according to the level assessed by the conductors, not the level of the repertoire that they auditioned with. The conductors' decision will be considered final.