Auditions

The Lone Star Youth Orchestra

It’s not too late to join LSYO!

We still have openings for viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, French horn, trumpet, trombone, and tuba players.

Read below for information about how to audition.

Youth Orchestra Auditions

Thank you for your interest in the Lone Star Youth Orchestra (LSYO). Membership, by audition, in the Lone Star Youth Orchestra is open to middle school and high school string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players. All auditions are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Please begin by reading the audition requirements and steps below. Additional questions? Contact the LSYO Manager via phone at (972) 252-4800 or via e-mail at education@lascolinassymphony.org.

School Music Program Participation

LSYO is intended to support, not interfere with, local school music programs. Our goal is to provide students with additional opportunities for musical enhancement. Therefore, in order to be eligible for LSYO, students must participate in their school music program(s) [if such programs are offered].

If a student does not participate in an available school music program, then the only way that student may be admitted to LSYO is to obtain a formal letter from the school’s band or orchestra director stating that the school is aware of, and waives, such a requirement. This letter must be submitted to the LSYO Manager before the student shall be permitted to schedule an audition.

How to Audition for the 2023-2024 Season

Audition Registration for Next Season’s Lone Star Youth Orchestra is Now Open!

E-mail the LSYO Manager at education@lascolinassymphony.org to request a registration form.
Complete and return the required form (electronically, or via U.S. mail along with your check).
1. 1. Mail in (or drop off in person) your PERSONAL CHECK (not a money order) for $25.00 (per student).
LSYO Auditions 4500 Fuller Drive, Suite 205 Irving, TX 75038
1. Check must be made payable to LAS COLINAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
2. This audition fee will be refunded to those people who actually attend the audition. We will hand you back your uncashed check at that time.
3. Failure to attend the scheduled audition, however, will result in our cashing the check.
4. Since the audition fee is fully refundable, there is no longer a discount for returning members.
When all registration materials are received, the LSYO Manager will contact you to schedule the audition.
1. Auditions are scheduled so that players from a given instrument family are all slotted within a common time period. So, for each of the two Saturday audition dates in August, ten minute slots will be assigned within the following categories:
  Early Group: Strings Mid-Day Group: Winds Late-Day Group: Brass Closing Group: Percussion
2. Auditions are provided by appointment only. No walk up auditions will be accepted.
Prepare the following:
1. Music excerpts provided. Play only within the brackets on each piece. Music does not need to be memorized.
2. Two scales (specific to this instrument):
3. One solo piece of your choice (2-3 minutes in length; does not need to be memorized).
4. Sight reading may be provided at audition.
Attend your audition at the Irving Arts Center (North side, by Carpenter Hall).
1. The Irving Arts Center is located at: 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd Irving, TX 75062
2. Arrive at least 15-20 minutes prior to your designated audition time.

Audition Requirements for 2023-2024

Please select your instrument for a complete list of requirements:

If your instrument is unlisted, please contact the LSYO Manager at (972) 252-4800 or education@lascolinassymphony.org to see if the instrument is needed in the orchestra and for its audition requirements prior to completing audition registration. We are not accepting saxophone players at this time.