Auditions for the 2025|2026 WMYO Season are virtual, unless an in-person audition is requested.
​If an in-person audition is requested, arrangements will be made to have an audition at the following locations: ​
WMYO
WMYO Winds: West Potomac High School
WMYO Strings: Mount Vernon High School
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Virtual auditions may be submitted to [email protected] as an unlisted YouTube video link or through Dropbox/Google Drive (please assure sharing permissions are set to "Open" or "Viewable")
WMCO
Twain Middle School

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Virtual auditions may be submitted to [email protected] as an unlisted YouTube video link or through Dropbox/Google Drive (please assure sharing permissions are set to "Open" or "Viewable")
​Interested in submitting an audition?
​Please complete the audition request form and either the WMYO Director Al Rodriguez or
​WMCO Director Martin Garfield-Levine will be in touch with you. ​

Audition Requirements

WMYO
  •  Musical solo or étude of your choice that you believe best demonstrates your current musical/technical abilities. 
  • 1 major scale and 1 melodic minor scale 
  • Scale requirements: At least a two octave scale (three octave preferred) in any key up to 4 sharps/4 flats. 
WMCO
  • Musical solo or étude of your choice that you believe best demonstrates your current musical/technical abilities. 
  • 1 major scale and 1 melodic minor scale 
  • Scale requirements: All scales must be two octaves, applicants may choose any major or melodic minor scale to perform up to 3 sharps/2 flats. 

Notable Information

  • Private lessons are not required for participation.
  • Financial aid opportunities, tuition payment plans, and scholarships are available in order to create maximum access for students and families. 
  • ​WMYO and WMCO (grades 9-12) rehearses Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30 pm from August - May at Homes Middle School (6525 Montrose St, Alexandria, VA 22312.)
  • WMYO and WMCO perform three concerts per year.
  • We understand students have many competing interests for their time, and we are glad to be flexible and understanding in terms of the other commitments that students have. 

Questions?

WMYO Director Alberto Rodriguez: [email protected]
WMCO director Martin Garield-Levine: [email protected]