Toronto, ON
NYO Canada audition requirements
National Youth Orchestra of Canada asks string players to prepare a focused audition. Yes. Video-recorded auditions only. 'NYO Canada only accepts video-recorded auditions uploaded to YouTube.' Single unedited video, no piano accompaniment. The fastest way to get your take to standard is to fix the passage holding it back, on the same five dimensions a panel listens for, before you ever hit submit.
Requirements, repertoire, and dates change every season and vary by instrument and ensemble. Always confirm the current, official requirements before you prepare: NYO Canada official audition page
Frequently asked
Does NYO Canada use a recorded or video audition?
Yes. Video-recorded auditions only. 'NYO Canada only accepts video-recorded auditions uploaded to YouTube.' Single unedited video, no piano accompaniment.
When are NYO Canada auditions?
Deadline: February 1, 2027, 11:59 PM local time. Confirmation within one week of submission. Dates change every season, so confirm the current cycle on the official site.
What do NYO Canada string auditions require?
Instrument-specific repertoire packets downloadable from the auditions page. Follow the exact order on the audition repertoire list. Always confirm the exact, current requirements for your instrument and ensemble on the official page.
How can I practice my NYO Canada audition recording?
Practice it with the teacher first, free, no signup. Talk through your NYO Canada excerpt, get the one specific fix that is actually costing you points, then run it again before the real thing.
One passage standing between you and NYO Canada?
Tell the teacher which excerpt it is and what goes wrong in it. Real fix in 30 seconds. Free to try, no card.
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