Auditions

Auditions for the MCYO are held in the fall until 6 weeks before the performance. Additional auditions are held throughout the year, until 6 weeks before the performance. To sign up, fill out the Audition Application (see below). Our Parent Chair, Christine McKinnon, will get back to you with a date and time. Please email Christine at parentchair@midcolumbiasymphony.org with any additional questions.
Audition Information
Youth Symphony Audition Information: Ages 12+
Be Prepared To:
- Play a solo of your choosing, no more than 2 minutes
- Play 3 two-octave major scales(Strings: play at least 1 scale with a minimum of 3 flats, Woodwinds & Brass: play at least 1 scale with a minimum of 3 sharps)
- Play a short sight-reading excerpt.
Cadet Strings Audition Information: Most Ages
Be Prepared To:
- Play a solo of your choosing, no more than 1 minute.
- Play 3 one-octave major scales of your choosing.
- Play a short sight-reading excerpt.
For additional questions, please contact Parent Chair Christine McKinnon at parentchair@midcolumbiasymphony.org
Audition Form

Apprentice Program
The Mid-Columbia Youth Orchestra (MCYO) Apprentice Program provides additional opportunities for students with extraordinary abilities and dedication within the MCYO organization. Students who are eligible and are accepted after the audition process will hold regular seats in the Mid-Columbia Symphony concert season, for as many concerts as their schedule allows with a minimum of two concerts. The students will have to submit an audition and must be approved by both the MCYO Director and the MCS Director. The Apprenticeship document is a version of the MCS Seated Musicians contract.