Audition registrations open April 1 and close on May 15, 2026. Students must register for auditions in advance and a time will be sent prior to the audition weekends. The dates are as follows:

May 23 — Ottawa Youth Concert Orchestra and Ottawa Youth Symphony Orchestra violins; all other ensembles requiring auditions

May 24 — Ottawa Youth Concert Orchestra and Ottawa Youth Symphony Orchestra violas, cellos, bass

May 30 — Ottawa Youth Concert Orchestra and Ottawa Youth Symphony Orchestra woodwinds

May 31 — Ottawa Youth Concert Orchestra and Ottawa Youth Symphony Orchestra brass and percussion

Please note that audition days cannot be changed.

No auditions for Jumpstart, Preschool, introductory programs or for Concert Band.

Please see website for audition requirements: https://ottawayouthorchestra.ca/auditions/

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