2025-2026 Audition Request Form

2025/26 Auditions

Auditions for DCYOP's nine ensembles for the 2025/26 season will be held at Takoma Elementary School, located at 7010 Piney Branch Road, NW Washington, DC 20012 in the Takoma neighborhood of Washington, DC. The auditions will take place on Saturday, September 6th in the afternoon.

Alternatively, DCYOP is also accepting video auditions. If you would prefer to pursue that option, please use this form: https://form.jotform.com/242204908066151

If you are interested in auditioning, please visit https://www.dcyop.org/registration/ to review the requirements. All students are welcome to join and will be placed into one of the ensembles.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the audition requirements, please contact the Artistic Director, Evan Ross Solomon, at evan@dcyop.org

For assistance with signing up for an audition, please reach out to the Program Manager, Tim Provost at tim@dcyop.org
Student and Parent Information
Student Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Student E-mail
Parent E-mail*
Home Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Number

Area CodePhone Number
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Grade Level *
Grade level the student will be in September
Instrument*
Total Years of Instrumental Study*
Planned solo piece. If audition piece is not yet known, please indicate a piece that represents your current level of experience (i.e. a solo piece you're currently working on.):*
Name of piece of music
School and Teacher Information
School Name*
School Music Director Name
Private Teacher Name (if you have one)
Private Teacher Email
Are you a member of a youth orchestra? If so, please list*
Preferred Audition Date
Please choose your preferred option:*

Saturday, August 16thSaturday, August 23rdAvailable either dateNot available on dates listed
I would like to sign up for August 23rd. Please choose one option.

Afternoon 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Experience:6 mo. - 4yrs)Not interested in this date
I would like to sign up for September 10th. Please choose one option.*

Evening 6:00pm - 9:00pm (Experience 5+ years)Not interested in this date
I would like to sign up for August 23rd. Please choose one option.*

9:50 amNot interested in this date
Additional Audition Dates

I am interested in receiving more information regarding extra DCYOP audition date.
How did you hear about DCYOP?
Check all that apply.*

Private TeacherSchool Teacher/DirectorDCYOPrelude (Afterschool Program)DCYOP WebsiteSocial MediaFriend or Family in DCYOPOther
If other, please describe
Is there anything else you would like us to know before your audition?
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Student and Parent Information

School and Teacher Information

Preferred Audition Date

How did you hear about DCYOP?