SYO 2025 Audition Application

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Audition Applicant Details


CURRENT (2024) SYO MUSICIANS MUST APPLY USING THE LINK SENT TO YOU BY EMAIL - OTHERWISE YOU WILL NOT GET THE CURRENT MEMBER DISCOUNT


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Please select one instrument only. If auditioning for multiple instruments, you must fill in one audition form for each instrument. Please note that all wind and brass players must be older than or turn 12 in 2025 to be considered for any SYO ensemble.

Only interested in applying for SYO Prep? Fill out the SYO Prep Application form here.

* To decide what orchestra you should apply for, read more about our orchestras here. Please make sure your first preference suits the reccomended age, and reccomended skill level of the ensemble as specified on our website. Only one application per instrument is required. Audition panellists will automatically consider applicants for other ensembles if they are unsuitable for their first preference.

* Please note that all wind and brass players must be older than or turn 12 in 2025 to be considered for any SYO ensemble. To decide what orchestra you should apply for, read more about our orchestras here. Please make sure your first preference suits the reccomended age, and minimum skill level of the ensemble. Only one application per instrument is required. Audition panellists will automatically consider applicants for other ensembles if they are unsuitable for their first preference.

All wind, brass and percussion players must be older than or turn 12 in 2025 to be considered for any SYO ensemble. To read more about our orchestras and decide your level, visit our website here

`Please note, we only have spaces available for advanced harp players (Grade 8 equivalent or above). Visit the page here to see more information about SYO Philharmonic and The Sydney Youth Orchestra.




Please note AMEB exams are a guiding tool only. SYO placements are decided based on audition results only.

Only select the most recent grade you have completed. SYO may request a copy of your certificate.

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Endangered Instruments

Have you heard of SYO's Endangered Instruments Program? 

If you play a second instrument that is part of our Endangered Instrument Program (Viola, Double Bass, Bassoon, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba or Percussion), you are entitled to a free audition on this instrument if you are already auditioning for any SYO ensemble on your primary instrument.


Endangered Instrument Application


Please note that all wind, brass and percussion players must be older than or turn 12 in 2024 to be considered for any SYO ensemble.

Please note that this should be an achievable first preference. One application per instrument is required. Audition panellists will automatically consider applicants for other ensembles if they are unsuccessful for their first preference.
SYO Strings and RGCO are only open to violin, viola, cello and double bass players in 2024.


Please note AMEB exams are a guiding tool only. SYO placements are decided based on audition results only.

Only select the most recent grade you have completed. SYO may request a copy of your certificate.

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Endangered Instrument Application - Tutor Details



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Request for Late Audition


The deadline for Video Submissions is Tuesday 3rd October 2024. In exceptional circumstances (ex. HSC exams, personal hardship), a later submission date may be requested.


You may request a late audition and advise us of your situation. Late auditions are not granted automatically and require approval. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for a late audition and list your reason for requiring one below. 



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Applicants who request a late audition will receive confirmation on whether their request has been approved or not via e-mail on Thursday, 22nd August.

Financial Assistance/Scholarships

SYO is committed to ensuring that all gifted instrumental students have access to our program. Applicants who are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply for financial assistance. To learn more go to our website.


Please indicate if you would like to receive further information and an application form for financial assistance in 2025.


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Please note that current (2024) SYO Members should complete this form using the personalised link provided by email to receive your $55 audition fee.

*If you are a current (2024) member and your audition fee amount below is $65, please do not complete this form*

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