2025-2026 SEASON AUDITION INFORMATION
MYSO invites musicians to audition for the 2025-2026 season. Rehearsals began September 3, 2025, but we do have openings in all sections of the orchestra. View MYSO Season Calendar
here for important dates.
Rehearsals take place at St. Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall at Lewis University, located at 101 Airport Road in Romeoville, on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-8:45pm on Wednesdays throughout the school year (September – early June).
Audition videos must be submitted for all returning and new musicians. Returning member submissions will be evaluated for chair placement, while new member submission will be necessary for acceptance into the orchestra.
Orchestra Vacancies
MYSO accepts audition submissions for following sections of the orchestra, including: Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion and Harp
Steps to Audition Online for the 2025-2026 Season
- Fill out the MYSO Audition Form Online here.
- A $25 non-refundable audition fee* can be made online via PayPal here.
- Your Audition Video should be uploaded to Youtube with an unlisted link submitted within your audition form OR emailed directly to mysoexecutivedirector@gmail.com. Your audition should consist of the following in this order:
- A brief instruction stating your name and age/grade in the video.
- Two scales of your choice. The number of octaves played, tempo, dynamics and articulation are your choice. A steady tempo on all scales will be appreciated.
- Orchestral excerpts listed on the Audition Music page in the order listed on this page. ILMEA excerpts or a short prepared solo piece is also acceptable.
Acceptance into MYSO requires payment* of a $375 membership fee (for full season) or $250 (for those who begin in January), or $125 (for those who begin in March) and a sincere commitment by the musician to attend each rehearsal and performance.
* For Credit Seeking Members: Lewis University and Joliet Junior College students must register for University Orchestra each semester. Credit seeking students are not required to pay audition or membership fees, but must be registered for the credit-granting class through Lewis University or JJC. Speak to your advisor for more information.
