San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory

Start an Application

Thank you for choosing to audition for the SDYS 2020-2021 season on Acceptd!

To start an application, please choose whether to audition for the next ensemble up or to reseat in your current ensemble. All high school students will have their audition heard by the Music Director.

Please view ALL ensemble requirements.

You are required to upload the following materials:

Headshot (selfies are OK!)
Scale video
Solo video (play entire piece or movement that best displays your abilities)
Prepared excerpt video (if recording multiple excerpts, record them all in one video)

You may also refer to our Audition Handbook for helpful audition tips and other important information.

Please review some helpful tips on creating a successful audition video.

Please note that the final ensemble structure for the 2020-2021 season will be in accordance with the County health and safety guidelines.

SDYS Ensembles Progression Chart

OVATION

Chamber Orchestra

Symphony Orchestra Wind Orchestra

SHOWCASE

Sinfonietta

Sinfonia Wind Symphony

Philharmonia

Concert Orchestra Concert Winds

INSPIRATION

Symphonic Strings

Overture Strings Overture Winds

PRELUDE

Debut Strings Debut Winds

Beginning Strings

Please review the age requirements for all SDYS ensembles:

Age Requirement by September 1, 2020

Level Minimum Maximum

Prelude -

Beginning Strings 7 years / 2nd grade 12 years / 7th grade

Debut Strings & Debut Winds 8 years / 3rd grade 15 years / 10th grade

Inspiration -

Overture Strings, Overture Winds,

& Symphonic Strings 8 years / 3rd grade 17 years / 12th grade

Showcase -

Concert Orchestra & Concert Winds 10 years / 5th grade 19 years

Sinfonia & Wind Symphony 12 years / 7th grade 19 years

Ovation - 9th grade 22 years

Please call the Conservatory Team at 619.233.3232 x 4 or email conservatory@sdys.org with any audition related question. Thank you!

San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory