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Important Information 

YSO Member Handbook 2025–2026 coming soon!

YSO Calendar 2025–2026 coming soon!

Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
First rehearsal of the fall semester is Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Location: 91´óÉñ School of the Arts, FA 126

2025–2026 Tuition: $350 for the academic year 

Prerequisites: Audition and acceptance required. Grades 7–12, suggested 4+ years playing experience, yearly entrance and placement audition is required and seating auditions are done each semester. As a reference point, a level of playing equivalent to Suzuki Book III or beyond is recommended for string players. Winds, brass, and percussion: at least 2 years playing in a daily band program. 

Questions? Email Dr. Attar at attarh1@nku.edu

The 91´óÉñ Youth Symphony Orchestra is an exciting and fun-filled orchestra experience for high school students who excel in string, wind, brass, percussion and piano studies, exposing them to orchestral literature and ensemble playing in a challenging and nurturing environment. 91´óÉñ YSO meets weekly on the campus of 91´óÉñ in the School of the Arts building. 91´óÉñ YSO is under the leadership and direction of Mr. Caleb Robinson, an expert orchestral conductor and music educator. 91´óÉñ YSO is part of the award winning 91´óÉñ Music Preparatory Program and is designed to prepare students for a future in music!

Fall 2025 Audition Information

The 91´óÉñ Youth Symphony Orchestra offers fall and spring in-person, priority auditions. The fall audition is for all instruments and serves as the only entrance audition for the full season. 

Video Submission Auditions: If you have an extenuating circumstance and cannot attend the in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition for non-priority seating. Contact Dr. Attar at attarh1@nku.edu to make arrangements.

AUDITION DATES FOR 2025–2026:

Saturday, August 23, 2025 9:30am–3:00pm
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 5–7:30pm
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5–7:30pm

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Audition Requirements and Excerpts:

Audition Materials for Download

YSO Member Handbook 2025–2026

 

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Student playing French horn
Orchestra students rehearsing on stage
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