AUDITION INFORMATION 2025

Video auditions due Aug. 5 at 10 PM!

step 1

Register using this Typeform. Options for paying the Registration Fee will be presented at the end. If you need to pay by card at a later date, use the DONATE button on the LYO website.

Registration Fee: $40

step 2

Review the audition requirements below and practice!

Send your video audition to LYOorchestramanager@lubbocksymphony.org by Aug. 5 at 10 PM!

Audition requirements

Prelude String Orchestra:

  • Students must have a minimum of 1 year of experience playing their instrument. Students must have a strong ability to read music and be attentive during rehearsals.

  • 2 major scales of choice (2-octaves).

  • Violin students who wish to be considered for the 1st Violin Section may prepare a D Major scale or another key that requires shifting.

  • Short excerpt (Approx. 2 min) from a solo piece that best reflects the highest skill level (A solo from Suzuki Book 1, 2 or 3 would be acceptable).

Philharmonic Orchestra:

The audition will include required scales for each instrument and a solo excerpt of the student’s choosing (1 minute max).

Click on the instrument below to view the audition requirements:

Symphony Orchestra:

View the audition requirements for each instrument here.

  • The audition will include required scales for each instrument and a Class One UIL solo excerpt (2 minute max).

  • String, Woodwind, & Brass students should be prepared to sight read a short excerpt.

  • Percussionists will submit a video audition to LYOOrchestraManager@lubbocksymphony.org