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ASYO Auditions

The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO), founded in 1974, is a dynamic ensemble for advanced young musicians seeking to grow alongside talented peers while performing a challenging season of orchestral masterworks and contemporary repertoire. Many ASYO alumni go on to study at leading conservatories and universities – including The Juilliard School, New England Conservatory, and Brown University – and pursue careers in performance, education, and beyond.

Want to learn from Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians and guest artists?
The ASYO offers exceptional opportunities, including:

  • Coachings and Sectionals with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) Musicians
  • Masterclasses and workshops with ASO guest artists
  • Concerto competitions with featured performance opportunities
  • The ASYO Chamber Players program, where select members rehearse and perform in chamber ensembles coached by ASO musicians
  • Complimentary tickets to select ASO Performances


For questions, please email asyo@atlantasymphony.org.

Eligibility & Commitment

  • Rising 8th–12th grade students
  • Must be in good standing with their school band or orchestra program (exceptions considered for homeschooled students or those whose school does not support their instrument)
  • Open to the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, harp, and piano
  • Accepted students must commit to weekly rehearsals, prepare assigned music in advance, and follow all expectations outlined in the ASYO Guidebook

Tuition & Financial Aid

  • Tuition for the 2025/26 ASYO Season is $950.00
  • Need-based financial aid is available for accepted students who complete the scholarship application process.

Application & Prescreening Process

Applications for the 2026/27 season are now closed. Live audition results will be released via email on March 16.

Timeline

  • Applications were due on March 1st and notifications of advancement for the final round of live auditions will be shared via email by March 16, 2026.
     
  • Applicants who make it to the final round of live auditions will be assigned an audition time slot over 1 of the 3 days of auditions at the Woodruff Arts Center:

    Monday, May 4th
    Tuesday, May 5th
    Wednesday, May 6th
     
  • Students auditioning in the final round should select their instrument below to review their audition requirements.

Live Audition Requirements

Please choose an instrument below to download (PDF):

About Our Season

The typical Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra season runs from August to May. Rehearsals occur once a week, typically on Saturday mornings, with some exceptions. The Youth Orchestra performs three classical concerts each season plus additional performances as opportunities arise. All rehearsals and performances are in Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center unless otherwise noted.

2025/26 Key Dates

  • August 23-24, 2025: Fall Retreat
  • November 8, 2025: Overture Concert
  • November 19, 2025: Concerto Competition (optional)
  • January 3, 2026: Spring Retreat
  • March 22, 2026: Crescendo Concert
  • May 10, 2026: Finale Concert


ASYO 25/26 Rehearsal Service Schedule