Audition Registration and Requirements

Youth Symphony of DuPage New Season 2026-2027 Audition Information

The highly sought-after Spring Auditions for the 2026-2027 performance season of the Youth Symphony of DuPage have now concluded. We greatly appreciate your dedication and talent for preparing and taking the time to audition. The audition result notification and information packet will be sent by the Youth Symphony of DuPage via the Document Center, using DocuSign, to the primary family email address from June 30, 2026, to July 5, 2026.

We Invite You to the Summer Audition!

Those who have not had a chance to audition yet for the upcoming 2026-2027 season, which starts in September 2026, can now participate in a rolling audition accepted through August 20.

Youth Symphony of DuPage welcomes auditions from talented young musicians of all orchestral instruments. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to grow musically and perform in a supportive, dynamic environment. Register and submit your audition today! We look forward to seeing you!

All auditions are online. Please submit your video link to audition@ysdp.org by August 20, 11:59 PM. However, we encourage students to submit as early as they can. Every audition is carefully evaluated, and we encourage all eligible students to share their musical abilities with us.

Whether you are auditioning for the first time or are an experienced young musician seeking a new challenge, we look forward to hearing your audition and welcoming you to the Youth Symphony of DuPage family.

While we are excited to hear from every instrumentalist, we currently have the greatest need for students who play the following instruments. If you play one of these instruments, we especially encourage you to audition! These sections offer outstanding opportunities for students to make an immediate impact within our orchestras, perform outstanding repertoire, and become part of a supportive and inspiring musical community.

Symphony Orchestra Level:

French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Percussion

Concert Orchestra Level:

Viola
Bass
Clarinet
Bassoon
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Percussion

Due to the high level of interest this season, flute auditions are currently being accepted for our waiting list. We still encourage flutists to audition, as openings may become available and placement opportunities can arise throughout the season.

Audition Step 1: Register.

All students must register to audition. On the application form, indicate the highest-level orchestra or ensemble to which you are applying and prepare your chosen solo(s) that represent your current playing level and scales, as shown below. We encourage interested musicians to register early by clicking the blue button above.

Click here to register for the Audition

Audition Step 2: Submit a YouTube video link to audition@ysdp.org

Video Audition Guidelines:

Begin the video by stating your name and the name of the orchestra you are auditioning for.

The recording must be completed in a single take — video editing is prohibited.

Save the video file and label it with the student’s name for identification.

Please mark your YouTube video as ‘Unlisted’ or change the sharing option to ‘Anyone with the link’ if you use Google Drive.

YSDP rehearsals are held weekly on Thursdays at the College of DuPage’s Mac Center, with three public Concerts per performance season.

The requirements and Information for the season 2026-2027

Click the Audition Info Sheet or Audition Requirements documents below to Download.

Clarification on “Back-to-Back” Recording for Audition Info Sheet

The term “back-to-back” in the Audition Info Sheet refers to the requirement that each required piece be recorded consecutively, in a single continuous take, to create a seamless performance. This method helps to organize each evaluation more effectively. While we will also accept separate recordings, provided that a single link is submitted.

Editing the audition video is not permitted under any circumstances.