GWYOA Open Auditions for the 2026-2027 Season

New musicians are invited to audition and be part of an exciting year filled with inspiring music. Concerts will be held at Westchester Community College and Lincoln Center, NYC!

Please click one of the links below to register by APRIL 30, 2026.
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**Important Note: Registering by the deadline is crucial to help us organize logistics efficiently**

Audition Dates:

Westchester Youth Symphony

For string players entering grades 10-12 in September 2025

For Brass, Wind, & Percussion players entering grades 9-12 in September 2025

Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Westchester Junior Strings

For string players entering grades 7-9 in September 2025

Saturday, May 9, 2025, 8 am - 2 pm

Westchester Elementary Strings

For string players entering grades 4-6 in September 2025

Saturday, May 9, 2025, 8 am - 2 pm

Monday, May 11, 2025, 5 pm - 8 pm

Location:

Hankin Academic Arts Building, Westchester Community College
75, Grasslands Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595

Parking Lot 4

On the audition day:

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to unpack and warm up. Come prepared to:

Perform scales you have mastered.

Present a polished piece that best demonstrates your present skill level.
For longer pieces, excerpts will be heard rather than the entire work.

Demonstrate your ability in sight-reading.

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For any audition-related questions, please contact auditions@gwyoa.org