Youth Orchestras ​Auditions

Washington Metropolitan
Youth Orchestra
Grades 9-12

Interested in submitting an audition?
​Please complete the audition request form and WMYO Music Director Al Rodriguez will be in touch with you. ​

Washington Metropolitan
​Concert Orchestra
Grades 6-8

Interested in submitting an audition?
​Please complete the audition request form and WMCO Music Director Martin Garfield-Levine will be in touch with you. ​
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 Winds: West Potomac High School
WMYO Strings: Mount Vernon High School

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")

Requirements:

  •  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. ​

Other Key WMYO Information: 

  • Private lessons are not required for participation.
  • Financial aid opportunities and tuition payment plans are available in order to create maximum access for students and families. 
  • WMYO (grades 9-12) rehearses Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30 pm from August - May at Holmes Middle School: 6525 Montrose Street, Alexandria, VA 22312.
  • 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. 
  • WMYO performs three concerts per year 

Have WMYO Questions?​
​Washington Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Music Director Alberto Rodriguez [email protected]
Auditions for the 2025|2026 WMCO 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 Twain Middle School. 

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")

Requirements

  • 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. 

Other Key WMCO Information: 

  • Private lessons are not required for participation. 
  • Financial aid opportunities and tuition payment plans are available in order to create maximum access for students and families. 
  • WMCO (grades 6-8) rehearses Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30 pm from August - May at Holmes Middle School: 6525 Montrose Street, Alexandria, VA 22312.
  • ​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. 
  • WMCO performs three concerts per year 
    ​ 

Have WMCO Questions?​
Washington Metropolitan Concert Orchestra Music Director Martin Garfield-Levine [email protected]