Everything you need to know

Auditions

We welcome dedicated student musicians from across West Michigan. Placement is determined through an annual audition process designed to assess readiness and ensemble fit.

Audition Process

1) Download and prepare your instrument AUDITION PACKET

2) Complete the AUDITION APPLICATION and pay $30 application fee.

*Application deadline is May 23, 2026, 11:59 PM.

After Your Audition

• Our adjudication team will place students according to the quality of their recorded audition.

• You will receive an email notifying you of your audition results by mid June. String players may be placed in either the Youth Symphony or the Classical Orchestra.

• For musicians accepted into the Youth Symphony or the Classical Orchestra, complete the Member Registration Form and pay season Tuition Fee by June 30. Season Tuition is $400. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying families.

Questions about spring auditions, the registration process, or specific mid-year inquiries, please contact Jaclyn Swartz at jswartz@grsymphony.org.

What to Prepare

• Solo selection demonstrating technical and musical ability
• Required scales (as listed below)
• Sight reading
• Vocal range demonstration (chorus applicants)

[Optional link to PDF repertoire requirements]

Important Dates

Audition Registration Opens: [Date]
Auditions Held: [Date(s)]
Season Begins: [Date]

Button: Register for Auditions

(All registration managed through secure Google Forms.)

Current Families

Quick Links:
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Chair Test Information
Forms & Policies

(All links direct to Google Drive or shared documents.)