Youth Ensembles
Audition Information
Santa Barbara Symphony Youth Ensembles
2024-2025 Audition Information
As the only youth orchestra program in the region connected to a professional symphony orchestra and a college, and under the artistic oversight of Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti, The Symphony’s multi-level Youth Ensembles program provides young musicians with unique opportunities to develop their skills and connect with music and each other in a welcoming and supportive environment. Rehearsing weekly on Sundays from September to May, Youth Ensembles musicians learn to collaborate, lead and progress on their instruments and perform in three public concerts each year. As part of their curriculum, students also attend Santa Barbara Symphony open rehearsals and performances.
Learn more about the program and each of the ensembles below.
APPLY NOW to join the Santa Barbara Symphony’s Youth Ensembles for the remainder of the 2024-25 Season!
Spring term rehearsals begin February 16
All three orchestra levels are open to strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Need-based scholarships are available, and admitted musicians will not be turned away due to finances.
Accepting mid-year applications as follows:
Camerata Ensemble (beginner): accepting applications for all instruments. Particularly seeking oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, french horn, trombone, viola, double bass.
Philharmonia Orchestra (intermediate): accepting applications for all instruments. Particularly seeking clarinet, oboe, bassoon, french horn, trombone, viola, cello, double bass.
Youth Symphony (advanced): accepting applications on a case-by-case basis for the following instruments only: oboe, bassoon, french horn, violin, viola, cello, double bass.
For questions or further information, please contact us at [email protected] or 805-898-1417
SAVE THE DATE
February 9: Youth Ensembles Winter Festival Concert
TBD: Spring term audition dates and deadlines coming soon!
PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION
To prepare for your audition, please refer to the details below and practice all listed requirements for your instrument and level.
All new and returning students are required to audition each year. Our conductors will place each student in the ensemble that best matches their current skill level.
