CCYO Auditions

In Person Auditions: Every Late August

Video Auditions: Late August, Late November, Late February and/or as needed

2026 Audition Dates: 

Virtual auditions due October 5th

Chester County Youth Orchestra is currently accepting auditions for the 2026-2027 season.
We are actively seeking players in the following sections: 

Timpani
Percussion
Flute
Bassoon
Trumpet
Horn

While these are our priority openings, we welcome auditions from musicians on all orchestral instruments and will consider every applicant for placement.

Planning to audition? Start here. Every auditionee needs to register below.
Once you do, we’ll send you further information, a submission link, and reminders as the deadline approaches.

Click here to register!

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Acceptance into the Chester County Youth Orchestra is by audition only.  The Orchestra currently accepts talented musicians between the ages of 12 and 18.

Applicants should prepare the following for their audition:

1. Major Scales: Students will be asked to play 2 major scales:
   • Please refer to our Scale Guidelines Document for information on required scales, octaves,  rhythm/tempo, and articulation requirements!
2. Orchestral Excerpts:  Please prepare the following excerpts for your instrument. Each instrument has two contrasting excerpts.

Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
• • •
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
• • •
Percussion
• • •
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass

 

• • • Percussionists– all percussionists should prepare an audition on Snare Drum (2 excerpts), and if possible, also on glockenspiel (scales & 1 excerpt)

An audition should last a total of approximately 10 minutes.

For questions about the audition process, please contact our Board Secretary.