2023-2024 Auditions will be done by recorded video only. Please carefully read the guidelines below, and submit your audition video.
Please read our Audition Guidelines/Requirements
for detailed information about the audition process.
Thanks for your interest and good luck!
Symphony Auditions
All students are expected to prepare two contrasting musical selections. Additionally, you are expected to prepare one major scale and one minor scale covering your full range.
All string players are expected to be proficient at Suzuki Book 6 and above. Wind players should be proficient with music at an All-State Band level.
The Longmont Youth Symphony Orchestra auditions the following instruments:
Flute/Piccolo
Oboe/English Horn
Clarinet
Bassoon
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Timpani
Harp
Violin I/II
Viola
Cello
Bass
Symphonic Band Auditions
All students are expected to prepare one musical selection that demonstrates playing ability. Additionally, you are expected to prepare one major scale covering your full range.
All students should be proficient with music at a Middle School Honor Band level.
The Longmont Youth Symphonic Band auditions the following instruments:
Flute/Piccolo
Oboe/English Horn
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Bassoon
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Baritone (Euphonium)
Tuba
Percussion
Strings Ensemble Auditions
All students are expected to prepare one musical selections that demonstrates playing ability. Additionally, you are expected to prepare one major scale covering your full range.
All students are expected to be proficient at Suzuki Books 2-5.
The Longmont Youth Strings Ensemble auditions the following instruments:
Violin I/II
Viola
Cello
Bass