Audition Registration and Requirements

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Registration for the Youth Symphony of DuPage Season 2025-2026 Audition is now Open!

We invite talented young musicians to audition for the 2025-2026 season beginning this fall. We welcome all string, woodwind, and brass players to be part of our vibrant musical community!

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Audition Submission Deadline: June 9, 2025
Rehearsals Begin: Fall 2025
Open to: All musicians are welcome, and we especially encourage woodwind and brass players to audition.

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Audition Step 1: Register.

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

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

Do this step as soon as possible but no later than June 9, 2025.

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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 not permitted.

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

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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 your talents shine!

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YSDP rehearsals are weekly on Mondays at Arrowhead, with three public Concerts per performance season and concerts in Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville, Illinois.

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Appreciation and Important Information Regarding Spring Audition Results

Thank you for participating in the highly sought-after Spring Auditions for the Youth Symphony of DuPage. We greatly appreciate your dedication and talent.

We are pleased to inform you that the Youth Symphony of DuPage Document Center sent the result packet to the primary family email address on June 24. Please review the packet and have an adult sign-off as soon as possible.

If you did not receive the result packet, kindly email us at audition@ysdp.org.

Thank you once again for your participation and commitment.

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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 means that each required piece should be recorded consecutively, without pauses, to create a seamless performance. This method helps organize each evaluation better. While we prefer all requirements to be recorded in one continuous take, we will also accept separate recordings, provided a single link is submitted.

Under any circumstances, editing the audition video is not permitted.  

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Please click each instrument below to view or download your Excerpts (Alpha Order).

Symphony Orchestra Excerpts 2025-2026

Symphony Orchestra Bass Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Bassoon Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Cello Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Clarinet Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Flute Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra French Horn Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Harp Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Oboe Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Timpani and Percussion Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Trombone Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Trumpet Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Tuba Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Viola Excerpt

Symphony Orchestra Violin Excerpt

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Concert Orchestra Excerpts 2025-2026

Concert Orchestra Bass Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Bassoon Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Cello Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Clarinet Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Flute Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Harp Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Horn Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Oboe Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Timpani and Percussion Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Trombone Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Trumpet Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Tuba Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Viola Excerpt

Concert Orchestra Violin Excerpt

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Philharmonia Strings Excerpts 2025-2026

Philharmonia Strings Bass Etude Excerpt

Philharmonia Strings Cello Etude Excerpt

Philharmonia Strings Viola Etude Excerpt

Philharmonia Strings Violin Etude Excerpt

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Sinfonietta Strings Etude 2025-2026

Sinfonietta Strings Bass Etude Excerpt

Sinfonietta Strings Cello Etude Excerpt

Sinfonietta Strings Viola Etude Excerpt

Sinfonietta Strings Violin Etude Excerpt