We are pleased you are interested in auditioning for the 2025-2026 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.
Start Here
- Learn about the ensembles
- How to make a good audition video
- What to record
- Orchestra Application
- How to audition for the Jazz Program (coming soon)
- Application for the Jazz Program (coming soon)
- Frequently Asked Questions
For all students auditioning for the flagship GDYO orchestra. The GDYO will be going on tour to Central Europe (Austria, Czechia, etc) in May / June of 2026!
All students that make this ensemble will be invited to join us on tour and details will be included with your acceptance letter. If positions remain after the GDYO has been invited, members of the Philharmonic and Wind Symphony may also be invited.
More information, such as pricing, specific dates, chaperone opportunities and performance details will be coming soon, but for now mark your calendars for this musical adventure!
2025 2026 Audition Deadlines
| Application and audition due | Results emailed | |
|---|---|---|
| Woodwinds | March 29 | May 19 |
| Brass | March 29 | May 19 |
| Percussion | April 12 | May 19 |
| Piano (Wind Symphony Only) | April 11 | May 19 |
| Harp | April 11 | May 19 |
| Strings | April 18 | May 19 |
| Jazz (all Instruments) | June 8 | June 24 |