All Auditions for Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras' 69th Season will be held in person. These auditions will take place at the University of Central Florida's School of Performing Arts Music Building located at 12488 Centaurus Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816.
Want to know what it is like to be a member of FSYO? Come watch an Open Rehearsal to learn more! During this experience, new potential members will be able to watch an FSYO Rehearsal and attend an FSYO 101 Information Session. Register for the Open Rehearsal through this link: 2025 Open Rehearsal Registration. More information is provided on the registration form.
If you are interested in auditioning, please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
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Excerpts can be downloaded below, and students are encouraged to meet with a private instrument teacher to properly prepare their solo and scales.
FSYO has set age guidelines for each orchestra, and the majority of FSYO students fit into the following age groups. Upon request though, exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Board, in consultation with the conductor(s):
- Overture Strings: ages 9 to 12
- Prelude Orchestra: ages 10 to 15
- Sinfonia Orchestra: ages 11 to 16
- Philharmonia Orchestra: ages 12 to 18
- Symphonic Orchestra: ages 14 to 20
- Percussion Ensemble: ages 13 to 20
- Joseph Wise Jazz Band: ages 12 to 18
- Alphonse Carlo Jazz Band: ages 14 to 20
Visit the FSYO Audition FAQs for more details on the timeline, results, and process.
Audition Payment: A non-refundable $35 Audition Payment must accompany every 2025-2026 Audition Registraion Form. Applications will not be processed until the payment has been received. You can pay online by clicking on the FSYO Audition Fee link at the end of the Audition Registration Form. (The payment site may not work in Internet Explorer). Upon check out, put the Auditionee's First & Last Name in the comment box.
Annual Membership Tuition: FSYO has a strong commitment to the community, and we will never refuse a student the opportunity to participate because of an inability to pay the Membership Tuition. No qualifying student will be turned away from FSYO because of financial capacity. FSYO fundraises to provide Tuition Financial Aid for musicians whose families demonstrate need. Financial Aid is not available for the Audition Payment, Concert Tickets, or cost of Uniform. Please contact the FSYO office to request a Financial Aid Application.
Audition Process: FSYO auditions are for standard orchestral and jazz instruments, and they are annually held for both new and returning members. There are a limited number of seats available in each ensemble, and an audition does not guarantee placement in FSYO. Acceptance and ensemble placement is a competitive, merit-based process in which auditionees must meet requirements for consideration.
Auditions require that students prepare the specific excerpt listed for the ensemble for which they are auditioning as well as a one-minute solo of their choice and scales/arpeggios as listed.
If possible, applicants should ask their teachers for assistance in preparation of their audition. Applicants should make sure the tempo is correct, learn about the musical context and technical concepts of the excerpts, and aim to demonstrate this knowledge in their audition performances.
For all auditions, the audition panel consists of at least two FSYO conductors. The panel ranks each audition by assessing the following:
Classical Ensemble Auditions
- Intonation, rhythm, dynamics, articulation (staccato & sautillé bowings for strings; legato & tonguing for wind and brass), and tone production
- Musical style and attention to directions of the music
- Conductor's comments on orchestral skills and attendance record (for ongoing members only)
Jazz Band Auditions
- Intonation, rhythm, dynamics, articulation, and tone production
- Musical style and attention to directions of the music
- Improvisation skills for jazz auditionees wishing to be considered for solo chairs
For any questions, concerns, or feedback, please contact the FSYO Office by calling (407) 999-7800 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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All required excerpts will be found below. Click on the ensemble you would like to audition for, and then select your instrument from the listed PDFs.
