Audition Requirements
Musicians ages 6 to 18 are invited to make an audition appointment with GSYO. Individual audition appointments are made year-round, based upon openings in the program. Candidates must study with a private teacher, and have had at least one year of lessons to be considered for placement.
GSYO is now accepting applications for 2023-2024 Season!
Audition requirements are outlined under the tabs below.
Requirements at a Glance:
- Program Overview
- Senior Symphony
- Camilla Kolchinsky Orchestra
- El Camino Wind Orchestra
- Galbraith Honor Strings
- Camerata Orchestra
- Chamber Players Orchestra
Explore the tabs above for detailed requirements of each Program
Senior Symphony | Camilla Kolchinsky Orchestra | El Camino Wind Orchestra | Galbraith Honor Strings | Camerata Orchestra | Chamber Players Orchestra | |
Type of Orchestra | Full | Full | Wind, Brass, and Percussion Instruments Only | String Instruments Only | Full | Full |
Strings | ✔ | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Winds/Brass | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ |
Percussion | ✔ | Timpani | ✔ | — | ✔ | ✔ |
Skill Level | Most Advanced | Advanced | Intermediate | Intermediate | Beginning-Intermediate | Beginning |
# of Concerts per Year | 4+ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Commitment Level | Very High | High | Moderate-High | Moderate-High | Moderate-High | Moderate |
Practice Days | Sunday | Tuesday | Tuesday | Monday | Monday | Monday |
Years of Private Lessons | 4+ | 4+ | 3-4+ | 3-4+ | 2-3 | 1+ |
Audition Expectations | Previous ensemble experience. See the requirements for each instrument group outlined below. Musician should wear a mask and instrument should have a bell cover, as appropriate. All musicians must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination. |
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Strings |
*Recommended books for reference: |
Woodwinds |
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Brass |
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Percussion |
|
Harp |
|
Type of Orchestra |
Full |
# of Concerts a Year |
4+ |
Commitment Level |
Very High |
Practice Schedule |
Sunday | 3:30-6:30pm | Union Presbyterian Church, Los Altos |
Skill Level |
Most Advanced |
Years of Private Lessons |
4+ |
Audition Expectations | Previous ensemble experience. See the requirements for each instrument group outlined below. Musician should wear a mask and instrument should have a bell cover, as appropriate. All musicians must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination. |
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Strings |
*Recommended books for reference: |
Woodwinds |
|
Brass |
|
Timpani |
|
Harp |
|
Type of Orchestra |
Full |
# of Concerts a Year |
4 |
Commitment Level |
High |
Practice Schedule |
Tuesday | 6:00-8:45pm | Union Presbyterian Church, Los Altos |
Skill Level |
Advanced |
Years of Private Lessons |
4+ |
Audition Expectations | Previous ensemble experience. See the requirements for each instrument group outlined below. Musician should wear a mask and instrument should have a bell cover, as appropriate. All musicians must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination. |
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Strings | N/A |
Woodwinds |
|
Brass |
|
Percussion |
|
Type of Orchestra |
Wind and Percussion Instruments Only |
# of Concerts a Year |
3 |
Commitment Level |
Moderate-High |
Practice Schedule |
Tuesday | 6:15-8:15pm | Union Presbyterian Church, Los Altos |
Skill Level |
Intermediate |
Years of Private Lessons |
3-4+ |
Audition Expectations | Previous ensemble experience. See the requirements outlined below. Musician should wear a mask. All musicians must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination. |
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Strings |
*Recommended books for reference: |
Winds/Brass | N/A |
Percussion | N/A |
Type of Orchestra |
String Instruments Only |
# of Concerts a Year |
3 |
Commitment Level |
Moderate-High |
Practice Schedule |
Monday | 6:00-8:00pm | Shoup Garden House, Los Altos |
Skill Level |
Intermediate |
Years of Private Lessons |
3-4+ |
Audition Expectations | Previous ensemble experience preferred. See the requirements for each instrument group outlined below. Musician should wear a mask and instrument should have a bell cover, as appropriate. All musicians must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination. |
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Strings |
Recommended books for reference: |
Woodwinds |
|
Brass |
|
Percussion |
|
Type of Orchestra |
Full |
# of Concerts a Year |
3 |
Commitment Level |
Moderate-High |
Practice Schedule |
Monday | 6:30-8:30pm | Union Presbyterian Church, Los Altos |
Skill Level |
Beginning-Intermediate |
Years of Private Lessons |
2-3 |
Audition Expectations | See the requirements for each instrument group outlined below. Musicians must be reading music notes. Musician should wear a mask and instrument should have a bell cover, as appropriate. All musicians must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination. |
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Strings |
Recommended books for reference: |
Woodwinds |
|
Brass |
|
Percussion |
|
Type of Orchestra |
Full |
# of Concerts a Year |
3 |
Commitment Level |
Moderate |
Practice Schedule |
Monday | 4:30-6:15pm | Union Presbyterian Church, Los Altos |
Skill Level |
Beginning |
Years of Private Lessons |
1+ |