PYSO Application 2025/2026

PYSO 2025/26 APPLICATION
STUDENT DETAILS
Name*

First NameLast Name
Instrument*
Which PYSO ensemble are you specifically auditioning for?*
If you don't know which ensemble would be best for you, please look at our Ensembles page or Audition Requirements page.
In the question below, you will be asked which orchestra you would accept placement in. Select ALL orchestras that you would consider joining if you were offered a position in that orchestra. Your selections and how you answer that question on the application could determine whether you are placed into an orchestra, wait-listed, or declined.

Scenario: You prepared an excerpt for your audition for Sinfonia. Your audition qualified you for Symphony. However, on the application, you indicated you would only accept placement in Sinfonia. In this scenario, you would receive a decline email because you did not select Symphony as orchestras you would accept placement in.
Which PYSO ensemble(s) would you accept placement in?*

Prelude StringsWind EnsembleString OrchestraOverture StringsSymphonySinfoniaPhilharmonic
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Date
Current Grade*
Please list the student's grade in THIS current school year. If the student is homeschooled, select the approximate grade that would fit with their age.
Current School*
Please indicate below if you are a student of the Pasadena Unified School District

Yes, I am a student of the Pasadena Unified School District
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Student Email*
This will be PYSO' primary mode of communication with the student. Please enter a valid email.
PARENT/GUARDIAN DETAILS
Parent/Guardian 1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 1 Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian 1 Email*
This will be PYSO' primary mode of communication with you. Please enter a valid email.
Parent/Guardian 2 Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 2 Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian 2 Email
example@example.com
MUSICAL BACKGROUND
How many years has this student played their instrument?*
Is the student currently enrolled in their school music program, if the school has one? *
All orchestra members are strongly encouraged to participate in school music programs when such programs exist. By participating in a school music program, you benefit by playing every day, becoming a better sight-reader, and playing an important part in helping to build meaningful music programs in your schools and communities.
Has this student ever been in a PYSO ensemble before? *
If the student participated in a PYSO ensemble in the 2024-25 season, please select it
If the student participated in a PYSO ensemble in the 2024-25 season, how many years has this student been in that same ensemble?
What is this student's total number of years in PYSO? *
Does this student take private lessons? *
If the student does take private lessons, please provide their current Private Teacher's name

First NameLast Name
If the student does take private lessons, please provide the current Private Teacher's email
We will be also sharing audition requirements with the private teacher
Special Accommodations
PYSO strives to create inclusive experiences for students of all background. If a student has any disabilities (physical or otherwise) regarding the audition process, or if it'd be helpful for a staff to know something, please list those below:
SCHEDULING YOUR AUDITION
If you have any scheduling conflicts where you CANNOT make an audition between 8:00AM-5:00PM on 5/17 or 5/18, please note it down here with date and times you will NOT be available:
If you cannot make an in-person audition on May 17-18, 2025, please check the box below so that we can reach out to you to schedule an alternate audition before May 17, 2025.

Please reach out to me to schedule an alternate audition.
If you will be carpooling with any other applicants (or siblings), please write down their names here so that we can do our best to schedule similar times.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Audition Fee:

There is a $35.00 audition fee due when you fill out the application. This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and can be paid online or in-person the day of your audition.

Audition fees can be paid online here: https://pasadenasymphony-pops.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SQo00000F4hNVMAZ

This audition fee is waived for those in a Pasadena Unified School District music program.

If you require financial assistance for the audition fee, please contact Alex Chu at achu@pasadenasymphony-pops.org.
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PYSO 2025/26 APPLICATION

STUDENT DETAILS

PARENT/GUARDIAN DETAILS

MUSICAL BACKGROUND

SCHEDULING YOUR AUDITION

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION