• 2022-2023 CYSO Entrance Audition Registration

  • Thanks for your interest in joining CYSO! We are excited to hear you play.

    This form is for new students only - if you are a current CYSO student, please click here for your audition information.

    Please do not leave any items blank on this form. If a question does not apply to you, type N/A.

    After submitting this form, you will recieve an email with detailed instructions on your audition process. As a reminder, Orchestra auditions (except for percussion) will submit audition videos. Jazz, Steelpan, and Orchestra percussionists will receive information on auditioning in person. In the meantime, you can prepare by reading through the audition FAQs at www.cyso.org/auditions or check out these audition tips and tricks to help you get ready.

    CYSO can not process your application until we recieve your non-refundable $40 audition fee. If you would like to mail in your audition fee, please call Martha Nolin at (312) 939-2207.

    If you are concerned about your ability to pay the audition fee or have any other audition questions, please contact Karen Mari at kmari@cyso.org or (312) 939-2207 ext 250.

    Good luck & happy practicing!

     

    Please click "Next" to proceed to registration

  • Student Information

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  • Primary Parent/Guardian Contact

    CYSO will send additional audition information to this parent/guardian contact.
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  • Orchestra Information

  • *The orchestral excerpt(s) is only required if you wish to be considered for placement in Symphony Orchestra or Philharmonic Orchestra (Sunday orchestras). You do not need to prepare the excerpt to be considered for placement in Concert Orchestra, Debut Orchestra, Accelerando Strings, Preparatory Strings, or Overture Strings (Saturday orchestras). For more information on the Audition Requirements, please visit CYSO's Audition Requirements page.

  • Jazz Information

  • Steel Information

  • Identity Information

    CYSO collects student identity information at the audition stage to understand the complexity of our applicant pool and how it changes from year to year. This information has no impact on audition results and is not shared with the judges.
  • Curious what the judges do and don't consider when evaluating your audition? Click here for more info!

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