MSYO Audition Information

Thank you for your interest in the Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra!

We are thrilled that you are considering auditioning for this highly skilled youth orchestra. If you are selected for this ensemble, you will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform the very best of the orchestral repertoire with other artists from across the Gulf Coast.

Auditions for the 2026-2027 Season will be held in August 2026.Audition dates by instrument are as follows:

Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Bass, Cello, Viola & Violin

Friday, August 7, 2026 – Bassoon, Oboe/English Horn, Clarinet & Flute/Piccolo

Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Percussion, Tuba, Trombone, Trumpet & French Horn

Audition excerpts are posted below.

Auditions can be scheduled by calling Ben Harper at (251)432-2010. If you cannot audition on the date assigned for your instrument, we will try to schedule you on one of the other audition days. Audition guidelines can be found below. This year, the Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra will be hosting free audition clinics to help students prepare.

The conductor and audition judges expect that you may not be able to perform all audition material. However, if you can perform some of the material and are willing to make a commitment to the MSYO you may be considered for a spot.