Participation Requirements

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Join the Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra

Talented young musicians receive specialized training through the Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra; a program that is dedicated to helping students grow and succeed in their musical pursuits. Students interested in joining one of the two performing ensembles, the Youth Orchestra or the String Orchestra, audition and are placed in the appropriate ensemble based on their musical experience. Auditions will take place on August 17, 2026 from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Students interested in joining after the audition date has passed may audition upon joining. Video auditions will be accepted by request. Please email Education Coordinator and String Orchestra Director, Adrienne Vallandingham, to arrange your audition. Owensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra auditions will be held at the Owensboro Symphony – 211 East Second Street, Owensboro, KY 42303.

Audition Preparation

All students should prepare:

• Two of the following major scales from memory in two octaves – C, G, D, F, Bb, or Eb
• One short piece of your choosing, either a solo or an excerpt from an ensemble piece. Your school music director or private teacher can help you find something that best showcases your abilities. 

There will also be a brief sight-reading example.