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
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 2024-2025 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).
- 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- Check must be made payable to LAS COLINAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
- 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.
- Failure to attend the scheduled audition, however, will result in our cashing the check.
- When all registration materials are received, the LSYO Manager will contact you to schedule the audition.
- 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 - Auditions are provided by appointment only. No walk up auditions will be accepted.
- 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:
- Prepare the following:
- Music excerpts provided. Play only within the brackets on each piece. Music does not need to be memorized.
- Scales (specific to this instrument):
- One solo piece of your choice (2-3 minutes in length; does not need to be memorized).
- Sight reading may be provided at audition.
- Attend your audition. NOTE: Because the Irving Arts Center will be closed this summer for roof and HVAC replacement, August auditions will be held at a different location than usual.
- Auditions will be held at:
4500 Fuller Drive (first floor, use main entrance)
Irving, TX 75038 - Arrive at least 15-20 minutes prior to your designated audition time.
- Auditions will be held at:
NOTE: Because the large percussion instruments are only available at the Irving Arts Center, we will have to delay all PERCUSSION auditions until WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th.
Have questions? Please e-mail education@lascolinassymphony.org or call (972) 252-4800.
Audition Requirements for 2024-2025
Please select your instrument for a complete list of requirements:
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Viola
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Cello
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Bass
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Violin
Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn, Clarinet, Bassoon
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Bassoon
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Clarinet
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - English Horn
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Flute
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Oboe
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Piccolo
Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Horn
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Trombone
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Trumpet
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Tuba
Percussion, Harp
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Percussion
LSYO 24-25 Audition Packet - Harp
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.
Mr. Website Designer