Anchorage Youth Symphony

2024-25 Season Auditions

Auditions are still being accepted on the following instruments:
Oboe, Horn, Trombone, and Percussion

View Audition Requirements for more info

To submit an audition on any of the above instruments, please contact AYO Operations Manager Zach Akins or call 907-538-6406.

Anchorage Youth Symphony (AYS) Fast Facts
AYS is a fully symphonic youth ensemble that performs standard classical repertoire. Each season musicians audition for an opportunity to be selected based on skill and according to the needs of their instrument section.

Eligibility: Age 14 or Grade 9 – college at the start of Fall 2024
Skill Level: Intermediate – Advanced
To Apply: Applications for the 2024-25 season are now closed, except for Oboe, Horn, Trombone, and Percussion.
Requirements: Audition requirements below
Rehearsals: Mondays, 5:30-8 pm, August – May held at The Nave, 3502 Spenard Rd.
Concerts: Held quarterly at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Tuition: Current tuition is $700 per year (need-based scholarships available for application upon acceptance)

AYS Season auditions are open March – May each year. Stay tuned for more info about 2025-26 Season auditions.
AYS also offers an Audition Prep Class each Spring, to assist prospective musicians with preparing and submitting their auditions. Learn more!

AYS Audition Instructions

Scroll down for audition excerpts by instrument

All auditions are submitted through an independant web portal, getacceptd.com

We recommend you visit our FAQ PAGE for more information about the Anchorage Youth Symphony and other Alaska Youth Orchestras programs.
You’re also welcome to CONTACT US.

Before submitting, you must first setup a free GetAcceptd profile for each prospective musician who wishes to audition – unless you already have a profile. Teachers and parents may set up profiles on behalf of their musicians.

To submit your audition application:
– Locate your instrument excerpts on this page
– Log into your GetAccetpd.com profile
– Under Application Tracker enter Alaska Youth Orchestras in the Search Organizations space
– A drop down will appear where you can click on our organization
– Alaska Youth Orchestras 24-25 season will then be added to your application tracker
– You can also search by clicking the Directory Menu at the top of the page and entering our name
– When applications open (March 15) you will be able to begin your application by clicking on it
– To begin your application click Select Program under Start an Application
– Select Anchorage Youth Symphony Video Auditions for your instrument to begin your application
– Applications can be started and continued at a later date (all info/videos can be saved)
– Double check the audition excerpt instruction page to see how videos should be recorded (there are 5 required videos)
– Amateur video is expected, audition video will be evaluated based on performance, not on video or audio quality
– However, please take care to ensure we can hear and see you on the video
– Please plan to upload your videos with extra time and patience (large files take extra time to upload)
– Once your application is complete, submit and pay the $35 application fee before before the due date.
– Audition responses will be sent via email within 4 weeks of the application due date.
– Accepted musicians will be able to register for the Anchorage Youth Symphony 2024-25 season immediately after being notified
– Registration instructions will appear on the Anchorage Youth Symphony page of this website