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Auditions are now open for the 2024/2025 Season!

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2024 Openings

Strings

Viola

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, String Orchestra, Concertino Strings, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Violin

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, String Orchestra, Concertino Strings, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Cello

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, String Orchestra, Concertino Strings, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Double Bass

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, String Orchestra, Concertino Strings, Youth Jazz Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Electric Bass

Youth Jazz Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Guitar

Youth Jazz Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Woodwinds

Flute/Piccolo

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Oboe/English Horn

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Clarinets

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Bass Clarinet

Wind Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Bassoon

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Alto Saxophone

Wind Orchestra, Youth Jazz Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Tenor Saxophone

Wind Orchestra, Youth Jazz Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Baritone Saxophone

Wind Orchestra, Youth Jazz Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Brass

French Horn

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Trumpet

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Youth Jazz Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Trombone/Bass Trombone

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Youth Jazz Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Euphonium

Wind Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Tuba

Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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Percussion & Piano

Percussion

Percussion Ensembles, Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Jazz Orchestras

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Jazz Piano

Youth Jazz Orchestra, Repertory Jazz Orchestra

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RECORD NOW

New this year: Solo recordings from as early as January 1, 2024 can be used for your upcoming ESYO audition! If you are preparing for a recital or a state solo and ensemble festival, capture/record a video and save it for your ESYO audition.

AUDITION 101 WEBINAR

Want some help? Check out our recording of our recent AUDITION 101 WEBINAR, where we cover how to apply, what ensemble may be best for you, and how to navigate our website pages. Plus some helpful audition tips!

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