Audition

Take the first step toward an extraordinary musical journey

Audition Information

The Montana Youth Symphony welcomes current and former students (ages 16 – 25) of Montana schools (including home-schooled students) and colleges/universities. Current Montana residency is not a requirement. This program is free to all participants, who will receive a stipend to cover expenses and travel assistance.

audition information will be available in January 2026
Audition

The Process

  1. Prepare the applicable excerpt(s) from the list below. Additionally, prepare one minute of a solo selection (an etude, sonata or concerto movement) of your choice.
  2. Record a single video of your audition (a continuous take). Upload your video to YouTube or any cloud service provider (ex: DropBox, OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.). Ensure that the video is viewable by anyone with the link. The filename should be as follows: Instrument_First Name_Last Name
  3. Complete the application form below (available soon) by 4/1/2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST.

Audition Tips and More Information

  • Allow adequate time to troubleshoot recording and uploading issues should they arise.
  • Watch and listen to your recording before submitting it to ensure adequate volume and clarity.
  • The submitted recording should be one continuous take (as if this were a live audition). The recording should not be spliced together using multiple takes. Please play through the excerpts in the order they are listed within the part provided and leave a slight pause between each excerpt (if applicable). Then, play the solo of your choice.
  • Solos should be one minute in duration. You may play any one-minute continuous selection of any piece of your choice.
  • Submitted recordings must be unedited. Any evidence of sound manipulation, enhancements, or editing will result in the applicant's disqualification. Accompaniment is not allowed and audition materials need not be memorized.
  • Please do not speak during your recording.