SYO 2027 Audition Application

Not quite ready to audition? See more about our SYO Prep program here.
Audition Applicant Details


CURRENT (2026) SYO MUSICIANS MUST APPLY USING THE LINK SENT TO YOU BY EMAIL - OTHERWISE YOU WILL NOT GET THE CURRENT MEMBER DISCOUNT


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Musicians must be between the ages of 5 and 24 on January 1, 2027 to enrol in SYO



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Please select one instrument only.

Only interested in applying for SYO Prep? Fill out the SYO Prep Application form here.

Unsure which orchestra to apply for? Read more about our orchestras here. Please make sure your first choice matches the recommended age and minimum experience level.

The audition panel may offer you a place in a different orchestra if they feel it would be a better fit based on your audition.

* Please note that all wind and brass players must be older than or turn 12 in 2027 to be considered for any SYO ensemble.

Unsure which orchestra to apply for? Read more about our orchestras here. Please make sure your first choice matches the recommended age and minimum experience level.

The audition panel may offer you a place in a different orchestra if they feel it would be a better fit based on your audition.

All wind, brass and percussion players must be older than or turn 12 in 2027 to be considered for any SYO ensemble.

Unsure which orchestra to apply for? Read more about our orchestras here.


AMEB exam levels are a guide only. Use them to help decide which orchestra to apply for. They do not affect your audition result. Placement in SYO is based only on your audition performance.

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Endangered Instruments

Have you heard of 
SYO's Endangered Instruments Program? 

If you play a second instrument that is part of our Endangered Instrument Program (
Viola, Double Bass, Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Trombone and Euphonium), you are entitled to a free audition on this instrument if you are already auditioning for any SYO ensemble on another instrument.


Endangered Instrument Application


Please note that all wind, brass and percussion players must be older than or turn 12 in 2027 to be considered for any SYO ensemble.

SYO Strings and RGCO are only open to violin, viola, cello and double bass players.

Unsure which orchestra to apply for? Read more about our orchestras here. Please make sure your first choice matches the recommended age and minimum experience level.

The audition panel may offer you a place in a different orchestra if they feel it would be a better fit based on your audition.


AMEB exam levels are a guide only. Use them to help decide which orchestra to apply for. They do not affect your audition result. Placement in SYO is based only on your audition performance.

Only select the most recent grade you have completed

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Endangered Instrument Application - Tutor Details



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Request for Late Audition


Musicians with extenuating circumstances that prevent them from submitting their audition by the due date may request a late submission date. You can view the 2027 SYO Auditions Key Dates online here. If approved, you will receive your excerpts 5 weeks before your new submission date.


Please let us know as early as possible! If you already know you'll need more time, tell us now — don't wait. Requests made after you've received your excerpts or for plans and commitments you already knew about are unlikely to be approved.


Reasonable circumstances may include HSC exams, illness, or other misadventure.


Late auditions are not automatically granted and require approval.  If you'd like to be considered, please list your reason below.



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Applicants requesting a late audition will be notified by email whether their request has been approved after audition applications close

Financial Assistance/Scholarships

SYO is committed to ensuring that all gifted instrumental students have access to our program. Applicants who are experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply for financial assistance. To learn more please visit our website.


Please indicate if you would like to receive further information and an application form for financial assistance in 2027.


Payment Information

Please note that current (2026) SYO Members must complete this form using the personalised link sent by email to receive the $62 member audition fee.

If you are a current (2026) member and your audition fee amount below is $72, please email info@syo.com.au to receive a new link

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Please note that discount codes cannot be added on top of a current (2026) SYO member discount. If you are a current SYO member, please use the personalised link sent to you by email.

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