Are You Eligible?
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Members of PSYE must meet the following requirements during the 2025-26 season:
- Actively participate with your school music program to the satisfaction of your school music director during the 2025-26 school year.
- Study the instrument you are auditioning on with a private teacher during the 2025-26 school year.
Meet the following grade/age requirements as of September 1, 2025:
- Santiago Strings – Grades 6-9
- Youth Concert Band - Grades 6-9
- Youth Wind Ensemble – Grades 9-12
- Youth Orchestra – Grades 9-12
Audition Requirements
The audition process requires you to perform two musical components:
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Solo - Please prepare one solo of your choice that best demonstrates your playing ability. Your solo should be a 1½- to 2-minute selection performed without an accompanist. Please provide a scanned copy of your solo for the adjudicators.
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Required Excerpts – You will be expected to prepare all excerpts assigned for your instrument by Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles.
Please feel free to contact a PSYE staff member with any questions or concerns.
Contact us: psye@pacificsymphony.org