We are pleased you are interested in auditioning for the 2026-2027 season of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra!
GDYO auditions are done via video recording.
What you record will depend on the instrument you are auditioning on and what ensembles you are auditioning for.
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Applications will be accepted with a late fee for three days after the deadline has passed.
2026 2027 Audition Dates
| Application and audition due | Results will be emailed between | |
|---|---|---|
| Piano (Wind Symphony Only) | Accepting auditions with late fee until March 31 | May 18 - May 20 |
| Percussion | Accepting auditions with late fee until March 31 | May 18 - May 20 |
| Harp | Accepting auditions with late fee until March 31 | May 18 - May 20 |
| Strings | April 11 | May 18 - May 20 |
| Jazz (all Instruments) | June 1 | June 27 - June 29 |
| Brass | No longer accepting auditions | May 18 - May 20 |
| Woodwinds | No longer accepting auditions | May 18 - May 20 |