Audition Materials - Hyde Park Youth Symphony

Video Auditions for the 2026-27 Season

Students can submit video auditions to office@thehpys.org. Videos are accepted on a rolling basis.

Part 1: Scales

All players: choose a scale that you can play comfortably, demonstrating accurate and consistent finger pattern placement.

Part 2: Solo

Short solo or portion of a solo that best demonstrates your abilities.

Part 3: Sight-reading (in-person auditions only)

At in-person auditions, students may be asked to show off their sight-reading abilities.

Part 1: Scales

Violins: G and D major, two octaves

Violas and cellos: C and G major, two octaves

Basses: E and G major, one octave

Download scale sheets from the ILMEA website:

Part 2: Solo

Short solo or portion of a solo that best demonstrates your abilities.

Part 3: Sight-reading (in-person auditions only)

At in-person auditions, students may be asked to show off their sight-reading abilities.

Part 1: Scales

Violins: G and B-flat major, three octaves

Violas and cellos: C and E-flat major, three octaves

Basses: E and G major, two octaves

Winds, brass, piano, and harp: Concert C and B-flat major (two octaves (if possible), plus chromatic scale (your lowest to highest possible note)

Percussion: contact us directly at akrempa@thehpys.org to learn more

Download scale sheets from the ILMEA website:

Part 2: Solo

Short solo or portion of a solo that best demonstrates your abilities.

Part 3: Sight-reading (in-person auditions only)

At in-person auditions, students may be asked to show off their sight-reading abilities.

Feel free to email us if you have any questions about auditions.