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