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Become a CYSO Musician

Auditions are open to students who will be high school seniors or younger, with at least two years of experience on their instrument.  Candidates audition for CYSO and not for membership in a specific orchestra.  If you would like more information about auditioning, please call our audition hotline at 312.939.2207 x 56.

Audition Location
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras
Fine Arts Building
410 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 833
Chicago, IL 60605






2012-2013 Entrance Auditions
Entrance Auditions for the 2012-2013 season will be held in April 2012. In order to sign up for an audition, please fill out the Audition Form by clicking on the link on the left side of this page.  Please see the audition dates below.  Sign up early because the dates fill up fast!

STRINGS
Friday, April 6, 2012 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 7, 2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, April 12, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 14, 2012 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, April 20, 2012 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 28, 2012 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm DATE FULL

WINDS & BRASS
Monday, April 2, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, April 6, 2012 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 28, 2012 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm DATE FULL

PERCUSSION, HARP, & PIANO
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

My CYSO Story

I have so much enjoyed playing with Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. I have had so many great experiences while performing and rehearsing with CYSO groups.
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