Audition Eligibility

Admission to MetYSO is by audition, and is usually limited to musicians between the ages of twelve to eighteen. We will consider younger students on a case-by-case basis. Typically, members have studied privately for at least two years at the time of their audition, however we encourage exceptional students to contact us. MetYSO members must be studying with a private teacher during MetYSO's season. Most MetYSO members have some experience in ensemble play.

We are currently auditioning all instruments; however, please be advised that we may not be able to place everyone who is auditioned. We especially encourage brass players to audition. Generally, unless required by a piece we will perform, MetYSO does not audition guitar and saxophone. The audition committee will recommend placements into the MetYSO Orchestra or the Preparatory String Orchestra. Candidates who are not admitted to MetYSO at their first audition are always welcome to re-audition.

Audition Schedule

Auditions are held three times a year in May and in early September for the fall semester, and in early January for the spring semester. Auditions are next scheduled on May 18, 2008.

Please send email with questions at auditions@metyso.org or call our voicemail at 508-478-5924 (Press 6 for MetYSO). To schedule an audition on-line, click here.

There is a $25 non-refundable audition fee which must be paid prior to any new-member audition. The fee is payable by check, and should be made out to Metrowest Youth Symphony Orchestra. Please mail it to:

Metrowest Youth Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 1224
Framingham, MA 01701

There is no fee for a seating (returning member) audition.

Audition Location

All MetYSO auditions are held in the auditorium of MassBay's Framingham campus. For directions, click here.

Adjudication

All MetYSO auditions are adjudicated by MetYSO's Music Director and other personnel as needed.

Audition Requirements

• String, winds, brass and piano candidates

  We do not have specific repertoire requirements. However, all applicants must prepare at least 5 minutes of music that demonstrates your ability to play both technically and lyrically. The applicant will be asked to sight read some music. Playing scales is required.

• Percussion candidates

  Prepare one etude or orchestral excerpts demonstrating your ability on snare drum, mallet instruments, or timpani. MetYSO will provide the timpani. If auditioning on snare or mallets, please bring your percussion instruments as needed.

Other Audition Information

• Auditions last approximately 10 minutes.
• Please bring a copy of your music for the judges.
• No accompanists please.
• MetYSO will not advise audition candidates on specific audition work choices.