Auditions
Season 43
2026-2027
Season 43 Auditions 2026-27
To Audition for BSYO, you must:
1. Register for BSYO
2. Sign up for an audition time below.
3. Pay the $25 registration fee (can be paid on SignUp Genius, here using the "donate" button, or in person at auditions.)
AUDITION POLICIES:
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All BSYO ensembles require a placement audition.
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Each audition has a $25 fee payable at sign-up.
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Students must be enrolled in their school string orchestra program to participate in BSYO
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If you need assistance in selecting an appropriate ensemble for your child, please email bsyoinfo@gmail.com.
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Interested Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students should contact dominickeggen@gmail.com for audition requirements.
More information about each of our ensembles can be found HERE.
August 22
Eau Gallie High School
String Auditions for
Festivo, Chamber, and Symphony Orchestras
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September 21
Eau Gallie High School
String Auditions for
String Ensemble ONLY
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
August 21
Rockledge High School
String Auditions for
Festivo, Chamber and Symphony Orchestras
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Audition Excerpts 2026-27
String Ensemble
Audition Requirements 2026-2027
The String Ensemble is designed for developing string players and the group plays middle school literature. Students auditioning for String Ensemble should prepare the following:
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3 Major scales and arpeggios: D, G, & C (one octave required, two/three octaves optional)
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Solo of the student's choosing that best showcases playing ability (about 1 minute)
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No sight-reading or Excerpts 1, 2, or 3 required.
Festivo
Audition Requirements 2026-2027
Festivo Orchestra is an intermediate ensemble and the group plays advanced middle school/early high school literature. Students auditioning for Festivo Orchestra should prepare the following:
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Excerpt 1 (students will be asked to play a portion of Excerpt 1, chosen by the conductors)
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Major scales and arpeggios. Conductors will choose one scale from the following (students can play additional octaves if they wish):
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Violin: Two octaves- C, G, D/ One octave- A, F
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Viola & Cello: Two octaves C, G, D / One octave- A, F
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Bass: One octave- C, G, D, A, F
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Sight reading
Chamber Orchestra
Audition Requirements 2026- 2027
Chamber Orchestra is an advanced ensemble and the group plays advanced high school literature. Students auditioning for Chamber Orchestra should prepare the following:
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Excerpt 1 & 2 (students will be asked to play a portion of Excerpt 1 & 2, chosen by the conductors)
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Major scales and arpeggios. Conductors will choose one scale from the following (students can play additional octaves if they wish):
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Violin: Two octaves- C, G*, D, A, F, Bb, Eb
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Viola & Cello: Two octaves C*, G, D, A, F, Bb, Eb
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Bass: Two octaves- G, F/ One octave- C, D, A, Bb, Eb
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*Students who wish to be considered for leadership positions and the Honors Chamber Quartet should play these scales 3 octaves.
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Sight reading
Symphony Orchestra
Audition Requirements 2026-2027
The Symphony Orchestra is our most advanced ensemble that plays collegiate and professional level repertoire. Students auditioning for the Symphony Orchestra should prepare the following
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Excerpt 2 & 3 (students will be asked to play a portion of Excerpt 2 & 3, chosen by the conductors)
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Major scales and arpeggios. Conductors will choose one scale from the following (students can play additional octaves if they wish):
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Violin: Three octaves- G, A, Bb/ Two octaves- C, D, F, Eb
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Viola & Cello: Three octaves- C, D, Eb/ Two Octaves- G, A, F, Bb
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Bass: Two octaves- C, G, A, F, Bb/ One octave- D, Eb
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Sight reading
