If you have already filled out your application, you may submit your video audition by clicking the button below this message.
We will be announcing audition results by May 17, 2021.
These results will be sent via email from the address AuditionResults@gdyo.org
We are pleased you are interested in auditioning for the 2021-2022 season of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra!
While we are planning for a regular season next Fall, we will hold auditions virtual this year so as not to risk exposing students or staff to COVID-19.
Please read through the following information in order to guide you through the process. Once you reach the end you will be able to fill out the application.
Please have available a credit card for the application fee
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- Ensemble Descriptions Including age restrictions, suggested ability level and rehearsal times and locations.
- Audition Requirements for the Orchestral Program
- Audition Requirements for the Jazz Program
- Orchestral Application
- Jazz Application
Special Note about Jazz: Due to our audition and placement process, you must choose to audition for either GDYO Jazz or the Orchestral Program (all other ensembles). You cannot audition for both. Please read the ensemble descriptions and the audition information carefully before making your decision. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Application Deadlines
Applications received after the Deadline will have a $10 late fee added to the application fee
Woodwinds | March 15 |
Brass | March 15 |
Piano (wind Symphony Only) | April 15 |
Percussion | April 15 |
Harp | March 30 |
Strings | March 30 |
Jazz | April 15 |
Applications must be received on or before the due date, otherwise a $10 late fee will be added to your application fee (and any audition date/time requests may not be able to be accommodated): If you have any questions, please contact the GDYO office at 214-528-7747 or email us at auditions@gdyo.org.
Applications must be received on or before the due date, otherwise a $10 late fee will be added to your application fee. If you have any questions, please contact the GDYO office at auditions@gdyo.org.
2021-2022 GDYO Audition Video Submission Deadlines
Brass and Woodwind | March 30 |
Percussion | Extended to April 30 |
String and Harp | April 15 |
Jazz | April 30 |