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Auditions

GBYO and GBYSO members are selected through  competitive auditions held each spring.  Membership is open to all students, who study privately and are prepared to commit to an ambitious rehearsal and concert schedule. Youth orchestra members are expected to participate in their school music organizations.

For the audition, students are required to perform a solo of their choice, orchestral excerpts which are mailed two weeks prior to the scheduled audition, and sight-reading.  Each student must re-audition every year.

Rehearsals are on Monday evenings, from September to May. GBYO will rehearse at Franklin Middle School, Kenmore and GBYSO will rehearse at Heim Middle School, Williamsville.

If interested in auditioning for either group, please print an application form and mail to the manager with the $25 audition fee.

    GBYO/GBYSO 2008-09 Audition Application

Auditions for the 2008-2009 Season will be held  May 29 - May 31, 2008. 

Financial Aid is available. Upon acceptance, please submit the Financial Aid form by July 15th.