PSYE Auditions
Auditions for the PSYE 2026-27 season are now OPEN!
The deadline for submitting audition applications is May 1, 2026.
Auditions for Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles are open to young musicians in grades 6 through 12. Auditions occur each spring for the following season via an online application administered by Acceptd, a digital audition platform used by many performing arts schools, summer music programs, and youth ensembles. The application, required excerpts, and detailed information for completing your audition will become available when the audition period opens in early March, and you will have approximately two months to submit your completed application.
Are You Eligible?
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Members of PSYE must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the 2026-27 season:
- Actively participate in your school music program to the satisfaction of your school music director for the duration of the 2026-27 school year.
- Study the instrument you are auditioning on with a private teacher for the duration of the 2026-27 school year.
- Meet the following grade and age requirements as of September 1, 2026:
Santiago Strings – enrolled in Grades 6-9 and age 10 or older
Youth Concert Band - enrolled in Grades 6-9 and age 10 or older
Youth Wind Ensemble – enrolled in Grades 9-12 and age 13 or older
Youth Orchestra – enrolled in Grades 9-12 and age 13 or older
How to Audition
PSYE’s annual audition process requires the following:
- An Audition Application completed online via Acceptd
- A self-taped audition video including two musical components:
- Solo – A solo of your choice that best demonstrates your playing ability. Your solo should be a 1½- to 2-minute selection performed without an accompanist. You will also provide a scanned copy of your solo for the adjudicators.
- Required Excerpts – You will be expected to prepare and perform all excerpts assigned for your instrument by Pacific Symphony Youth Ensembles.
- A non-refundable $45 audition fee
Please feel free to contact a PSYE staff member with any questions or concerns.
Contact us: psye@pacificsymphony.org