Open Call for Student Musicians

2025-2026 SEASON AUDITIONS - August 20, 2025 5-8pm at Illinois Wesleyan University

To get registered for an audition, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/No7sUDna4LxQ7pJk6

We welcome musicians who play the following instruments:

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone (Alto; must be able to transpose)

Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba

Percussion

Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

*opportunities for piano and harp sometimes occur. If interested in being on our list for these spots, please email [email protected]

You are eligible to audition for the BNYS if:

• you are under the age of 20 and you play a string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument

• you are an active participant in your school music program

For your audition, please prepare the following:

Scales: major key signatures containing up to 5 sharps and 5 flats

Solos: 2 contrasting solos/ orchestral excerpts up to 45 seconds each

Sight-reading