2025-2026 Season

TSYO Audition Information

Welcome to TSYO!

The TSYO traditionally draws the most talented young musicians from northwest Ohio and southern Michigan. For the 2025-2026 season, there are three orchestral ensembles: the Philharmonic Orchestra, the Symphonic Orchestra, and the Concert Strings. 

All auditions for TSYO will be completed live and in person at the Toledo Center for Live Arts. Audition days will be held on April 20, 27, and May 9-10. Audition information for each ensemble is included below and required repertoire will be posted shortly! 

TSYO Ensemble Audition Requirements

PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 

(Students will submit three audio files)

A Solo piece selected by the student which demonstrates current level of playing and is less than 4 minutes in length

Etude - All students will learn the same required etude for their instrument 

Orchestra Excerpt - All students will learn the same required excerpt(s) for their instrument 

SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA 

(Students will submit two audio files) 

A Solo piece selected by the student which demonstrates current level of playing and is less than 4 minutes in length

Etude - All students will learn the same required etude for their instrument

CONCERT STRINGS 

(Students will submit one audio file) 

A Solo piece selected by the student which demonstrates current level of playing and is at least 16 measures long and less than 3 minutes in length.

All Percussion Students: the audition requirements for percussion are the etude and excerpt found on Acceptd. Please do not submit a recording of a solo. 

Placements

Students will be placed based on their auditions in the most appropriate level orchestra and seating availability.  

Submitting a Philharmonic audition does not guarantee placement in the Philharmonic Orchestra. Similarly, submitting a Symphonic audition does not guarantee placement in the Symphonic Orchestra. 

Required Repertoire

Required Audition Repertoire coming soon!

Several current and former TSO musicians have created demonstration videos and tutorials for the required audition repertoire. These are a great resource to aid you in your audition preparation. To access the videos, please reach out to tsyo@artstoledo.com for the link.