Audition Registration
Audition for the 26–27 season
Youth Orchestras of Charlotte’s next season will be August 2026 through May 2027, and we are excited to welcome new and returning musicians!
How it works
Acceptance and placement is a competitive, merit-based process in which all musicians must meet the specified requirements for consideration. To apply for the 26–27 season, please submit the Rolling Audition Registration along with the non-refundable $35 audition fee. The form is open now. Once the form is submitted, we will reach out with requirements for our video auditions. After all of your audition materials have been reviewed, you will receive the results of your audition.
At a glance
Youth Orchestra of Charlotte
Mondays, 5:45–8:15pm
Tuition $815
Preparatory Orchestra
Saturdays, 2:00–4:00pm
Tuition $740
Sinfonia Strings
Saturdays, 11:45am–1:45pm
Tuition $700
Flute Choir
Mondays, 4:15–5:45pm
Tuition $700
Rehearsals at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Financial aid is available to those eligible.
About YOC
The Youth Orchestras of Charlotte is dedicated to nurturing the musical talents of youth in the greater Charlotte area. We strive to instill lifelong values of teamwork, responsibility, commitment, community, problem-solving, creativity, and cultural appreciation in our students from all social and economic backgrounds. As a beacon of artistic excellence, we develop and inspire the next generation of leaders through the study and performance of chamber and symphonic music.
Benefits of Membership
More than a rehearsal
- Being part of a community of musicians that shares a passion for music making and challenging repertoire
- Masterclasses with nationally recognized guest artists, such as David Kim (Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra), Amadi Azikiwi, and university professors
- Perform with guest soloists
- Guest performances by nationally recognized ensembles, such as Heifetz on Tour
- Audition experiences
- Chamber music and community performance opportunities
- Travel opportunities in select years
- Opportunities to be a featured student soloist
- Advancement and leadership opportunities within the ensembles
- Retreats and social events throughout the season
A note about auditions
Auditions are not meant to stress you out! They are a necessary part of learning to become an accomplished musician. The judges want you to demonstrate what you can do. The judges are listening for rhythmic accuracy, appropriate tempos, intonation, pitch accuracy, tone, musicality, and technical fluency.