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How to Audition

Thank you for your interest in BYO! We are currently accepting auditions for all instrument parts for the 2026-27 season until August 10, 2026.

To audition, please review the audition expectations page for your instrument and then submit the application below. 

After submitting the audition form below, please go to this second form (linked here) to submit your recordings and files: 

  • Video or Audio Recording:

    • At the top of the recording please state the full name of the applicant and, if a prepared piece is to be played, the name of the piece and composer.

    • Note: Scales and Prepared piece can be on separate files or on 1 combined file, as long as it clear in the form submission​.

  • Provide a pdf file link of the sheet music for the piece the auditionee is performing.

  • All materials must be submitted as links on the form, with shared settings that allow for viewable access.

    • Ex: For files shared as Google Drive links over email, please make sure that the access is set to "anyone with the link can view".

You will receive an audition result in 7-10 days after submitting your audition.

For questions about auditioning, please view Is BYO for me?. For further questions, please send an email to manager@byoweb.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

BYO Audition Form

Please take a moment to fill out this form to request an audition with BYO.

How did you hear about BYO? (check all that apply)

Thanks for submitting the form. Please provide your audition recordings to the 2nd form linked above.

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