The Central Texas Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (CTPYO) is open to student members grades 7 - 12.  All students must be members in good standing of their school's orchestra and/or band program if such a program exists on the campus.  Membership in the CTPYO is for one full season. The season runs concurrently with the academic school year.  Students are expected to participate for the entire season.

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Membership and Auditions:

1. Submit a video recording of the Audition Requirements listed below within the online registration form (available early Fall 2024).

2. After receiving audition results, submit tuition payment through the Central Texas Philharmonic online PayPal account, mailed check, or hand delivery by the first rehearsal.

CTPYO Music Audition Requirements:

Students will submit 1 video recording that includes the following:

• The CTPYO excerpt selection for the instrument(s) they are auditioning.

• Two scales of their choice in as many octaves as they can play.

• A 90 second excerpt of a prepared solo or etude of their choice.