Audition Requirements

Our 2023-24 season audition window is now closed. Still want to join?

Email us HERE.

OKYO's auditioned ensembles include:

Oklahoma Youth Orchestra
Oklahoma Youth Winds *starts November 2023*
Oklahoma Youth Philharmonic *winds and brass start November 2023*
Chamber Orchestra
Sinfonia

All auditions must be no longer than 5 minutes in length.
All auditions must be submitted via video.
Students are placed in the various ensembles listed above based on audition results.
Audition videos must be continuous (major scale and excerpt performed in one take) and may not be cut or edited together.
We recommend you record 2-4 times in a quiet space, take a break, then listen to select your final audition video to upload.
Auditions do not need to be memorized, and accompaniment is not necessary.

Requirements differ by instrument, and are flexible to accommodate different skill levels. Select from your instrument group below to view the audition requirements.

Strings | Woodwinds and Brass | Percussion | Piano and Harp

If you have more questions about the audition and placement process, please click HERE or contact the Program Manager.