Auditions
Open auditions for the YOSA 2024/25 season are closed.
Please email registration@yosa.org to request an audition after August 2024.
If you are interested in joining YOSA’s 2025/26 season, please check back in February 2025 for more information.
A Season of Fun!
Highlights of the 2024/25 Season for all YOSA Musicians Include:
Performing at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts for YOSApalooza
Learning from some of the best conductors in the industry
The opportunity to play in a Spurs halftime show
Performing in three major concerts throughout the year: City Series or Zachry Series
Musician workshops and masterclasses
Season Kick-off events in August
Giving back to the community on a service day
End of year YOSA Cookout celebration
Being part of the best youth orchestras in San Antonio!
Audition Process
1. Schedule
2. Practice
3. Attend
Click below for music excerpts, what to expect on the day of your audition, and more.
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Who is Eligible?
All string players ages 8-20 with at least one year of experience on violin, viola, cello, or bass.
Flute players ages 8-20 with at least one year of experience.
All other woodwind, brass, percussion, and harp players ages 13-20 with at least two years of experience.
Participation in your school music program is mandatory.
Home-schooled students are welcome.
For questions about the 2024/25 YOSA Orchestra Auditions,
please contact registration@yosa.org. Visit our FAQ section for more information.
Financial Aid
YOSA is committed to making our activities accessible for families, regardless of financial constraints. There is no fee to audition for YOSA Orchestras. Financial aid is offered at the beginning of each season based on a family’s income, household size, and other family or financial circumstances. Families can expect strict confidentiality regarding their assistance application and results. Every effort will be made to meet the needs of young musicians and their families.
Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by Friday, May 24, 2024. Applications submitted after May 24, 2024, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Financial Aid Application can be found on your YOSA Dashboard on the “Forms” page. Please contact registration@yosa.org with questions.