Minimum age 14 in the 2025 calendar year.

Recommended level for Strings – RCM Strings Grade 9 to 10+ (exams not required).

Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion – Please download orchestral excerpts below and contact VYSO office for recommended level.

Audition includes:

• Solo Piece of your choice
• 2025 Senior Audition Scale Requirements
  
• 2025 Orchestral Excerpts – see excerpt links below
  
• Sight reading

2025 Audition Excerpts

Minimum age 12 in the 2025 calendar year.

Recommended level for Strings – RCM Strings Grade 7 to 8 (exams not required).

Woodwinds/Brass/Percussion – Please download orchestral excerpts below and contact VYSO office for recommended level.

Audition includes:

• Solo Piece of your choice
• 2025 Intermediate Audition Scale Requirements
  
• 2025 Orchestral Excerpts – see excerpt links below
  
• Sight reading

2025 Audition Excerpts

Minimum age 10 in the 2025 calendar year

Recommended level for Strings – RCM Strings Grade 5 to 6 (exams not required).

Audition includes:

• Solo Piece of your choice (demonstrate shifting skills)
• 2025 Junior Audition Scale Requirements
  
• 2025 Orchestral Excerpts – see excerpt links below
  
• Sight reading

2025 Audition Excerpts

JR Bass

JR Cello

JR Viola

JR Violin

Minimum age 8 in the 2025 calendar year.

Recommended level for Strings – RCM Strings Grade 3 to 4 (exams not required).

Audition includes:

• Solo Piece of your choice
• 2025 Debut Orchestra Scale Requirements
  
• 2025 Orchestral Excerpts – see excerpt links below
  
• Sight reading

2025 Audition Excerpts

DB Bass

DB Cello

DB Viola

DB Violin