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Audition Application Form 

Queensland Youth Orchestra


Welcome to the QYO online audition application form for entry in 2026.


If you applied last year please open this form through the personalised prefilled link which was emailed to you, so your details match your existing file on the QYO database.


  • Please read the Audition Brochure for orchestra standards, age limits and general information, FAQ and Audition Process and Policies on www.qyo.org.au
  • The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5 August 2025. Late applications will be accepted after the closing date, with an additional $35 extra fee. 
  • Please discuss your application and preferences with your music teacher to ensure you have listed the correct orchestra/s based on the required standards.  You are also required to include your teacher's name and email address in the application. 
  • The application fee payment can be made by internet bank transfer or credit card.
  • A single audition application fee is $60;  for other family members or for a second instrument, the fee is $55.  Families of 2 or more pay $115 maximum.  



Please read all audition dates as some are over 2-3 dates. Auditions will be held at the Old Museum Building and Brisbane Grammar School and all dates and venues are subject to change.  
  Tues 16 Sept 2025: Video auditions due 

·        Fri 3 Oct 2025: Harp auditions  


·        Sat 18 Oct 2025: Violin (QYS, QYO2, QYO3), Cello (QYS, QYO2), Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion auditions 


·        Sun 19 Oct 2025: Violin (QYO2, QYO3, JSE1), Viola, Cello (QYO2, QYO3, JSE1), Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Big Band auditions 


·        Mon 20 Oct 2025: Violin (current QYS) auditions 


·        Sat 25 Oct 2025: Violin (JSE1, JSE2), Cello (JSE1, JSE2), Viola auditions 

      

In December a list of vacancies is advertised (if any) and late auditions with new applicants and the artistic panel will be organised. Applicants must prepare the relevant orchestral excerpts and a 1-2 minute piece of their own choice.  If you are applying after December 2025, for a vacancy, please complete this audition form and pay the $35 late application fee if applicable.

A reminder that all previous applicants must open this form through the personalised prefilled link that was emailed to you, so your details match your previous audition file on the QYO database.  If you are applying for a second instrument or if you are applying for an orchestra plus Big Band, you must still use the prefilled link and change the preferences.






To audition on 2 different instruments (eg. cello & clarinet) or to audition for Big Band and another orchestra, you must submit 2 separate application forms and pay $60 on the first application and the reduced fee on the second application.


To audition for 2 instruments within the same instrument group (eg. flute & piccolo or alto sax & baritone sax) you must submit 2 forms and pay the $60 on the first application and zero on the second application. 

You can use the same prefilled form or complete a new application form. Please email auditions@qyo.org.au for more information.
  

Your first and last names will appear in concert programs and membership documents.  If you have an alternative first name or a nick-name used in speech, please enter below.





DO NOT enter a parent's name here
Alternate name for the auditionee
(A nickname or other preferred name for example)
请不要在此处输入父母姓名，你可以在输入应试者的常用名，比如昵称或者其他首选名字（没有可以不用填写）
여기에 부모의 이름을 입력하지 마십시오. 별명이나 기타 선호하는 이름 등 오디션 대상자의 대체 이름입니다.



If possible, please upload a clear head shot photo of the applicant. The uploaded image file should be no larger than 4MB in size. Image files allowed are jpg, jpeg, png, gif, and bmp.


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Emails from the QYO regarding auditions, results and membership will be sent to "one email address for all QYO notices" which must be for an applicant or parent/guardian who is over 18 years old.  For applicants under 18, please use a parent/guardian address.  Emails will be sent for:

  • Confirmation of this online application
  • Notification of audition day, time and venue and how to access excerpts (mid September)
  • Letter with audition result  (mid November)
  • Other membership and fee information
  • New offers for Reserve Members on waiting list



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In December, when membership lists are final, each orchestra's administration team will send newsletters, schedules and camp information by email, to the "one email address for all QYO notices".  At this point, you can update email addresses with each orchestra's administration team if necessary, to include other email addresses  Thank you.



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The maximum age limit at the end of next year, 31 Dec 2026 is:  12 yo for JSE2, 15 yo for JSE1, 18 yo for WE,
23 yo for WS, QYO2 & QYO3 and 25 yo for QYS. Big Band has max age 25 yo and min age 15 yo at 31 Dec 2026.  


  

For information about each orchestra, age limits and standards, please see the audition brochure and watch video tips from the audition panel on www.qyo.org.au 

 

Please nominate the orchestra of your first preference below. Consider listing a second or an additional preference as there is no guarantee you will be placed in your first preference.  Please discuss with your teacher to ensure you are applying for the orchestra/s most suited to your standard and within the age limit. You can also indicate on the form whether you are willing to be considered for other orchestras if you do not receive an offer for your preferred groups.


Please prepare musical excerpts set for the orchestra of your first preference.  These excerpts are 3-4 minutes duration and are provided on the QYO website mid-September.  Also prepare a piece of your own choice of 1-2 minutes duration.  Each audition is 4-5 minutes duration.  The excerpts are chosen by the artistic panel to reflect the standard required for each orchestra. Preferences should be listed in order of QYO standard, eg. QYO2 before QYO3.  Big Band can only be listed as first and only preference.  To audition for another orchestra in addition to Big Band, or audition on a different instrument (eg. both cello and flute), you must complete separate applications. 





  

If you are unable to attend an audition in person on the advertised dates, you may be able to submit a pre-recorded audition. This applies to applicants living interstate or in regional areas, or applicants with special circumstances.   Please email auditions@qyo.org.au to request a pre-recorded audition and receive excerpts early enough to prepare and submit your recording by the due date of Tuesday 16 September 2025, or earlier as required.

  

Can you help us? f your parent/guardian or you (if you're over 18), can marshal for 1-2 hours around your audition time, please complete details and we will contact if you are needed on the volunteer schedule. The marshals help to keep auditions running on time by marking the roll and directing students to warmup and audition rooms. Thank you.




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For information about orchestra standards, please see the audition brochure and video tips www.qyo.org.au






  

All applicants must be regularly studying with an instrumental music teacher.  QYO recommends you discuss preferences with your music teacher to ensure you are applying for the orchestra/s most suited to your standard and age.  QYO may contact your music teacher regarding your application.





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Bank transfer from your own internet banking service. Please open your banking website in a separate window and transfer the fee.


Account Name: Queensland Youth Orchestras (ANZ Bank)   

BSB: 014245   Account No.: 495031908


Please enter the applicant's name into the reference field so QYO can match up payment to the online application. Either a payment receipt number or uploaded receipt is required along with date of payment below.







Secure Payment Secure credit card payment via Stripe.  Transaction fee applies.






  

SUBMIT 
Please click the 'submit application' button and you will receive a confirmation email to the email address you listed earlier as the 'one email address for all QYO notices' for over 18 applicant or parent/guardian.  If confirmation does not arrive within 24 hours, please email auditions@qyo.org.au as your application may not have submitted correctly.  In mid September, you will receive a letter stating the audition day, time and venue and have access to the excerpts for preparation.  Please mark this in your diary or calendar.

NOTE: Please only click 'Submit Application' once and wait for the confirmation page to load to avoid errors in your submission or credit card charge.