For consideration as a member of the BYSO, you must fulfill the following:
1. Completion of this application accompanied by $25 non-refundable application fee paid via PayPal link, by September 2, 2022
2. Payment of the $25 application fee will apply to the tuition fee of $275, payable upon admission to the Youth Symphony. If you are not accepted, your $25 will NOT be refunded, and if you do not appear, the fee will be forfeited. Applications received later than September 2 will require a $10 late fee. Complete payment of tuition, in the form of cash or check, must be received by the first rehearsal. Financial aid to cover tuition is available based on need. Applications for financial aid are available.
3. Performance of audition music including:
a. The assigned scale(s) AND excerpts for your instrument provided on the BYSO on website.
b. Be prepared to sight read music
4. Membership is open to students in the 7th grade through college undergraduate (through age 22 at the time of auditions).
5. You must be enrolled and in good standing in your school instrumental group where available.
6. Attendance at all rehearsals and concerts is mandatory if you become a member of the BYSO. Please check our web site at
bysorocks.org for the 2022-2023 schedule.
Auditions will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Thompson Junior High School, 4200 Planz Road. The audition schedule/times will be posted on our website no later than September 6th. If you have questions or concerns, contact Regina Pryor at 332-9582 or e-mail at
reginapryor78@gmail.com