Youth Ensembles
Audition Information

Santa Barbara Symphony Youth Ensembles

APPLY NOW to join the Youth Ensembles for the 2025-26 season!

Priority deadline for applications: May 27

As the only youth orchestra program in the region connected to a professional symphony and a college, The Symphony’s multi-level Youth Ensembles program provides a fun, supportive environment for young musicians to develop their collaboration and leadership skills while connecting with music and each other. 

All three orchestra levels are open to strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Students playing oboe, bassoon, french horn, or low strings (viola, cello, double bass) are particularly encouraged to apply — and ALL orchestral instrumentalists in the 3rd to 12th grades are invited to audition! 

Learn more about the program and audition requirements below. Need-based scholarships are available. Admitted musicians will not be turned away due to finances. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 805-898-1417.

SAVE THE DATE

May 24 & 25: Youth Ensembles Spring Concerts

May 27: Priority Deadline for applications

June 7 & 8: Auditions for the 2025-26 Season.

If you are unable to make the audition dates, please contact us for assistance at [email protected]

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 demonstrated skill level.

Audition Requirements

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