2026 – 27 Season
String Audition Calendar
All-state, youth orchestra, and national string audition dates across the US. All dates estimated from prior seasons and marked (est.). Verify against the linked official source.
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Upcoming auditions, chronological
Texas Music Educators Association
TX·All-State·October 10, 2026 (est.)·official source
Illinois Music Education Association
IL·All-State·October 17, 2026 (est.)·official source
Washington Music Educators Association
WA·All-State·October 17, 2026 (est.)·official source
Ohio Music Education Association
OH·All-State·October 24, 2026 (est.)·official source
Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association
MI·All-State·October 24, 2026 (est.)·official source
Indiana Music Education Association
IN·All-State·October 31, 2026 (est.)·official source
Massachusetts Music Educators Association
MA·All-State·October 31, 2026 (est.)·official source
Civic Orchestra of Chicago
IL·Fellowship·November 1, 2026 (est.)·official source
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
PA·All-State·November 6, 2026 (est.)·official source
New York State School Music Association
NY·All-State·November 7, 2026 (est.)·official source
North Carolina Music Educators Association
NC·All-State·November 14, 2026 (est.)·official source
New Jersey Music Educators Association
NJ·All-State·November 21, 2026 (est.)·official source
Virginia Music Educators Association
VA·All-State·December 5, 2026 (est.)·official source
Georgia Music Educators Association
GA·All-State·January 10, 2027 (est.)·official source
Florida Music Education Association
FL·All-State·January 13, 2027 (est.)·official source
National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America
National·National·January 15, 2027 (est.)·official source
Philadelphia Youth Orchestras
PA·Youth Orchestra·March 13, 2027 (est.)·official source
California Music Educators Association
CA·All-State·April 16, 2027 (est.)·official source
By state
IL
MI
PA
Frequently asked questions
- Are these audition dates official?
- All dates on this calendar are estimated from prior seasons and marked with (est.). Exact dates for the 2026-27 season are announced by each organization. Always verify against the linked official source before making travel or registration plans.
- What instruments are covered?
- All events on this calendar accept string players: violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Orchestra Kingdom scores takes from all four instruments.
- How can Orchestra Kingdom help me prepare for an audition?
- Orchestra Kingdom scores your recorded take across five dimensions: tempo, intonation, rhythm, tone, and musicality, applying the same criteria a panel judge uses. The first take is free with no signup. For ongoing prep, the teacher provides coaching between takes.
- What does the free Audition Simulator take include?
- One full scoring pass on your recorded excerpt: an overall score out of 100, dimension-level breakdowns, a verdict (Advance, Callback, or Cut), and a ranked improvement note. No signup required for the first take.
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