2026-2027 Concert Season Auditions - NEW - SPRING SCHEDULE FOR AUDITIONS

Auditions for the 2026-2027 Concert Season will be held on May 29-31 (strings), June 1 (woodwinds),
and June 3 (brass & percussion). flute section

Audition components:

  • required music excerpt(s);
  • required scale (or one of the options noted for your instrument); and
  • 5-minute (maximum) solo/piece selected by the musician.

To find the excerpts and scales for Youth Symphony, click Youth Symphony Music Excerpts & Scales
To find the excerpts and scales for Youth Orchestra, click Youth Orchestra Music Excerpts & Scales

The YSSO music director/conductor will be assisted by adjudicators from outside the area or local adjudicators, depending on the instrument group.

To schedule an audition, please contact the YSSO office by e-mail at info@ysso.org. Audition times are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that certain days are designated for instrument sections. Also, musicians will be grouped by specific instrument each day.

Audition Dates, Locations, Times, Instrument Groups/Sections

  • Friday, May 29, 2026, 5:00-8:30 p.m.
    Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
    North Medford High School - Fine Arts Building
    1900 North Keene Way Drive
    Medford

  • Saturday, May 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
    North Medford High School - Fine Arts Building
    1900 North Keene Way Drive
    Medford

  • Sunday, May 31, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
    North Medford High School - Fine Arts Building
    1900 North Keene Way Drive
    Medford

  • Monday, June 1, 2026, 5:00-8:30 p.m.
    Woodwinds
    North Medford High School - Fine Arts Building
    1900 North Keene Way Drive
    Medford

  • Wednesday, June 3, 5:00-8:30 p.m.
    Brass & Percussion
    North Medford High School - Fine Arts Building
    1900 North Keene Way Drive
    Medford

2026-2027 Musician Contact Information Form for Concert Season Auditions
(online musician contact information form)

2026-2027 Musician Contact Information Form
(alternate form - 2-page PDF with fillable contact information)

Required Excerpts for Youth Symphony (advanced-level symphony orchestra) :

To print or download a complete list (PDF) of all Youth Symphony required excerpts and scales, click Youth Symphony List.

Keep in mind the music excerpts and scales for the Youth Symphony are not the same as the music excerpts and scales for the Youth Orchestra. Be sure you are preparing the correct excerpt(s) and scale(s).

PDF files with music excerpt(s) for the Youth Symphony are below. Select your instrument and click the link to print and/or save the music excerpt(s).

Instrumentalists: Prepare the excerpt(s) and scale noted for your instrument, and a 5-minute (maximum) solo.

Required Excerpts for Youth Orchestra (intermediate-level/preparatory orchestra):

To print or download a complete list (PDF) of all Youth Orchestra required excerpts and scales, click Youth Orchestra List.

Keep in mind the required music excerpts and scales for the Youth Orchestra are not the same as the music excerpts and scales for the Youth Symphony. Be sure you are preparing the correct excerpt(s) and scale(s).

 PDF files with music excerpt(s) for the Youth Orchestra are below. Select your instrument and click the link to print and/or save the music excerpt.

Instrumentalists: Prepare the excerpt(s) and the specific scale noted for your instrument (or scale option for Youth Orchestra violin), and a 5-minute (maximum) solo.

Required Scale(s) for Youth Symphony and for Youth Orchestra String and Wind Musicians:

See above for scale requirements for Youth Symphony and Youth Orchestra instrumentalists. Please be sure you are preparing the correct required scale for your instrument.

5-Minute Solo Piece

In addition to the required music excerpt(s) and scale, musicians are asked to prepare a 5-minute solo, selection, or excerpt of a work.

The Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon has prepared lists of recommended works or movements for violin, viola or cello for Youth Orchestra and for Youth Symphony musicians. Keep in mind that selection of a suggested work or movement, however, will not guarantee selection for or placement in Youth Orchestra or Youth Symphony.

Please click on the links below to view or download lists (PDFs) of recommended solo works or movements for violin, viola or cello: