2007-2008 AUDITIONS CONCLUDED

Contact the Orchestra Manager for information about auditioning for the sub list mid-season. Auditions for the 2008-2009 season will take place in early September 2008. A list of openings and application information is posted here during the summer.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

To participate in AYS, you must be at least 15 and not older than 27 (as of the date of your audition). Most AYS members are college or graduate students majoring in performance.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

AYS rehearsals are held most Saturday mornings during the concert season, from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm at UCLA. There is usually an additional Friday evening rehearsal and a Sunday morning dress rehearsal on concert weekends, for a total of 6 rehearsals (typically) per concert. Please consult the concert calendar (here) before you consider applying to ensure that you will be able to participate in all performances. Be aware that during the week of a listed performance, there are typically four services required (Friday evening, Saturday morning, Sunday morning and evening).

ABOUT AYS

As a member of the American Youth Symphony, you will be a part of our full concert season at world-class venues such as UCLA's Royce Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - an unparalleled training opportunity. All members receive a per-concert stipend. You will perform challenging repertoire under the direction of Maestro Alexander Treger, Concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

AYS enthusiastically encourages applications from musicians of all cultural backgrounds.