AUDITION INFORMATION 2025

Live auditions will be held on May 17-18 and July 12-13 at the Lubbock Symphony Office (601 Ave K, Lubbock, TX 79401).

step 1

Register by (DATE TBA). All new and current students must complete the Registration Form and submit $30 Registration Fee in order to audition.

step 2

Sign up for an audition time using the provided link (coming soon).

step 3

Review the audition requirements and practice!

Audition requirements

Each LYO Symphony Audition will begin with scales. String players will be asked to choose one 3-octave Major scale and one 3-octave minor scale to perform. Winds and brass will be asked to perform the Chromatic scale as well either the G Major, C Major or Bb Major scales at the top of the page. Percussionists may use the flute scales.

In addition to scales, each student must perform a Class I UIL solo (2 minutes max). You may find the list here: https://www.uiltexas.org/pml/

Each student should be prepared to sight read a short excerpt.

Prelude String Orchestra:

2 major scales of choice (2-octaves).

Violin students who wish to be considered for the 1st Violin Section may prepare a D Major scale or another key that requires shifting.

Short excerpt (Approx. 2 min) from a solo piece that best reflects the highest skill level (A solo from Suzuki Book 1, 2 or 3 would be acceptable).

Students must have a minimum of 1 year of experience playing their instrument.

Students must have a strong ability to read music.

Philharmonic Orchestra:

Coming Soon

Symphony Orchestra:

Coming Soon