Youth Orchestra Auditions

Any student who plays an orchestral instrument and is in the third grade or higher may audition for placement in the Sarasota Youth Orchestra Program.

All Youth Orchestra participants are required to play in their school's orchestra or band, in addition to this ensemble. All participants must audition each year.

Those interested in participating in any of the eight youth ensembles, must submit a Youth Orchestra application. If you are interested in financial assistance for either orchestra tuition or with private lessons, please fill out and submit the scholarship application (see Youth Orchestra Application).

Upcoming audition dates can be found below. All try-outs are held in the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. The Sarasota Orchestra Education Department will notify you of your appointment time at least one week before your audition date. Placement will be mailed to you, please do not call the department for the results.

Audition Dates

Helpful Audition Hints

2018-2019 Audition Dates

Audition for new Youth Orchestra Students ONLY will be held on August 18 (9:00am-4:00pm).  Please check each ensemble below for current openings.

Prelude Strings - Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Chamber Strings - Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Divertimento Strings - Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Intermezzo Strings - Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Symphonic Strings - Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Symphonic Winds - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Percussion

Youth Symphony - Oboe, Horn, Percussion, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Youth Philharmonic - Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass