The Conservatory

CYO Auditions for the 2020 – 2021 Season

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the auditions for the 2020-2021 season will consist of an unlisted video uploaded on YouTube.​ The deadline for uploading the video is June 1, 2020. Please attach the YouTube link with your application; one link only.

 Auditions are not held at any other time during the year.

 Playing level for CYO members is a minimum grade 9 level, Royal Conservatory of Music. 

 It is recommended that applicants take private lessons.

All new and returning students - including​ Academy ​and​ APP students ​- must submit a CYO audition video and application.​ For Academy / APP students, this is in addition to their Academy audition. Please send one YouTube link that includes all of the audition requirements.

Audition requirements for returning students:

Audition requirements for ALL RETURNING STUDENTS (including Academy and APP students):

• Two contrasting  selections ( one slow, one fast)

Audition requirements for new applicants:

STRINGS

• Two contrasting selections (one slow, one fast)
• 3 octave scale and arpeggio; one bow up, one bow down;  spiccato - one note per bow

WINDS / BRASS

• Two contrasting movements or two contrasting studies (one slow, one fast)
• 2 or 3(preferred) octave scale and arpeggio: once slurred, once tongued

PERCUSSION

• Pieces or studies for the following instruments: timpani, snare drum, xylophone or marimba, cymbals

HARP

• Two contrasting movements or two contrasting studies (one slow, one fast)
• 3 octave scale and arpeggio 

Please make sure to fill out the Audition Form and send it in with your YoutTube link.

For new students, you will need to create a log in ID and PIN. 

For existing students, you can log in directly through the "Register Now" button.