How to Join

Would you like to audition to join us for our 2026-27 season? Then you’re in the right place! We are currently accepting virtual auditions. Early Decision submissions (round 1) are due by April 22 but will be accepted after this date (space permitting). We will hold in-person auditions during our summer camp at Saint Mary’s College during the week of June 15. Final audition deadline for 26-27 season will be September 1 (pending spot availability).  Virtual auditions can be submitted by following these steps:

• In order to audition, please do the following:

• • Complete this online application form

• • Your audition will consist of two parts:
    1. Required scales
    2. About 3 minutes of a polished piece (when in doubt, play your most recent ISSMA piece.)
    3. Create one video recording that includes your scales and polished piece. 
    4. Submit the video by following the insttructions on the online application form in Step 1. (Essentially you will create share an unlisted video on YouTube.)
                      

Be sure to follow the instructions on the application (ensure video is unlisted).

SBYSO’s annual tuition for 2026-27 is $595 (Concert Orchestra) / $695 (Symphony Orchestra.) Once accepted, a $150 tuition deposit will be required to hold your place for the season.  Also, once accepted, an SBYSO student (new or returning) can receive a $100 recruitment discount for each student they invite to audition for SBYSO who JOINS for the full season.    Total discounts (family / recruitment) not to exceed full tuition.

Questions? Email sbyso@sbyso.org