2026-2027 auditions
Audition dates
EARLY REGISTRATION - April 24 (April 3rd application deadline)
July 31 (July 10 application deadline)
3 Full SYMPHONY Orchestras
Young Artist oRchestrA. Advanced collegiate
SyMPHony orchestra. intermediate - advanced (Typical Age group: 8th grade - 12)
philharmonic orchestra (typical age group: Grade 6 - 10)
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Fill out application form.
Young Artist Application Form
Symphony Application Form
Philharmonic Application Form
2. Submit audition fee of $35.
3. GNTYO will send you notification and information together with the excerpt packets.
4. Submit your video audition by the deadline. (VIDEO SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS)
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE AUDITION FEE.
AUDITION FEE
YOUNG ARTIST ORCHESTRA
(Advanced Collegiate)
YOUNG ARTIST APPLICATION FORM
visit the ensemble page to learn more about the Young Artist Orchestras.
(Maximum grade 12th grade. Although there is no age minimum this ensemble is 100% skilled based. If student has the ability to perform at a high level performing major concertos, and major orchestral works, this will be a good fit)
The Young Artist Orchestra is suitable for High School Students who have been selected to the All State and Top Tier region orchestras
Rehearsals: 3:30 - 6:30 Sunday afternoons
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
The GNTYO audition packet will be sent via email shortly after application and audition fee is submitted.
Materials will include scales, solo of students choice and GNTYO prescribed orchestra excerpts.
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SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
(Intermediate - Advanced)
SYMPHONY APPLICATION FORM
visit the ensemble page to learn more about the Symphony Orchestra.
(Although our selection process is skill based, we typically select student from this age range: 8th Grade - 12th Grade)
Rehearsals: 4:00 - 6:30 PM. Sunday afternoons
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
The GNTYO audition packet will be sent via email shortly after application and audition fee is submitted.
Materials will include scales, solo of students choice and GNTYO prescribed orchestra excerpts.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
(Intermediate - Advanced)
SYMPHONY APPLICATION FORM
visit the ensemble page to learn more about the Symphony Orchestra.
(Although our selection process is skill based, we typically select student from this age range: 8th Grade - 12th Grade)
Rehearsals: 4:00 - 6:30 PM. Sunday afternoons
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
The GNTYO audition packet will be sent via email shortly after application and audition fee is submitted.
Materials will include scales, solo of students choice and GNTYO prescribed orchestra excerpts.
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
(Intermediate)
PHILHARMONIC APPLICATION FORM
visit the ensemble page to learn more about the Philharmonic Orchestra.
(Although our selection process is skill based, we typically select student from this age range: 6th - 10th grade)
Rehearsals: 1:45 - 3:45 Sunday afternoons.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
The GNTYO audition packet will be sent via email shortly after application and audition fee is submitted.
Materials will include scales, solo of students choice and GNTYO prescribed orchestra excerpts.
CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM
Visit the chamber music page to learn more about the chamber music program.
The chamber music is a program for students learning to discover the true meaning of comradery, responsibility and accountability and music making in a more intimate and personal way. With the guidance of world class instructors, this program is a combination of students organizing their own rehearsals and having coaching sessions with their assigned coach leading up to their recital at the end of the semester.
Recitals will take place in assisted living homes and some public venues in McKinney and Frisco.
The chamber music program is only available for Young Artist and Symphony Orchestras only.