AUDITION INFORMATION 2024
Live auditions will be held on May 11th, 18th and June 1st, at the Lubbock Symphony Office (601 Ave K).
step 1
Register by May 4th. 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 this link:
step 3
Review the audition requirements below and practice! Email education@lubbocksymphony.org with any questions.
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 (App. 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