The audition process is to determine if the applicant will perform with the Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra, or the Symphonette, depending on which is best suited to the applicant's ability. Applications do not not determine seating order within the section. Auditions are by appointment only, and are held by the conductor and sectional coaches.

     Audition information and application form for 2006-2007 season can be found here in pdf format. (Adobe Reader can be downloaded here). Applications should be mailed to the following address along with a non-refundable $20 application fee.

The Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra - Auditions
P.O. Box 27
Glenwood, Maryland 21738

The MYSO on tour in Valencia

The MYSO on tour in Rome

     Auditions will last approximately 10 minutes and are held in the Q building of the Catonsville Campus of the Community College of Baltimore County, and will consist of a prepared piece, scales, and sight-reading. Knowledge of transposition is recommended for horn, trumpet and trombone players. Percussionists should be prepared to audition on timpani, snare drum and mallets.

    Auditions include a prepared piece, of your choice, that will be performed without accompaniment, and should demonstrate your present level of accomplishment. Your selection does not have to be memorized. Scales of your choice of two or three octaves, major and/or minor will also be performed. Scales should also represent skill level.

     You will be notified of audition results as soon as possible. Accepted members are required to submit membership application with annual dues. The Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra fee is $350.00, and the Symphonette fee is $275.00