BPYO Auditions

Auditions for the 2025-26 BPYO season are now open.

The deadline for submitting applications (including video audition materials) is April 30, 2025. If you would like to audition for the 2025-26 season, please fill out the form at https://app.getacceptd.com/bostonphilyouth . There will be a $15 fee collected by Acceptd. If you have questions or need help, please email bpyo@bostonphil.org and we will assist you.

Please prepare two contrasting pieces or movements of the highest level that showcase your musical and technical abilities. Pieces from different styles and time periods are encouraged. (Percussionists, please prepare something on timpani, snare, and mallets.)

Please also prepare the designated orchestral excerpts for your instrument, posted below. BPYO auditions will include an informal interview. Inquiries about auditions should be directed to the BPYO office: bpyo@bostonphil.org.

If you have questions or need help, please email bpyo@bostonphil.org and we will assist you.

Read the BPYO Audition FAQ

The excerpts for the spring of 2025 are below. These are multiple-page PDF excerpts. Page one will be the first piece listed, page two will be the second piece listed. If a third piece is listed, that will be on page 3 of the PDF. Percussion has 5 pages.

Violin

Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night’s Dream - Scherzo (page 1)

Brahms: Symphony No. 2 - Allegro non troppo (page 2)

Viola

Mozart: Symphony No. 35 - Mvmt. 1 (page 1)

Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn - variation VII (page 2)

Cello

Mozart: Symphony No. 41 - Movmt. 1 Allegro vivace (page 1)

Brahms Symphony No. 2 - Mvmt. 2 Adagio non troppo (page 2)

Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture (page 3)

Double Bass

Mozart: Symphony No. 41 - Mvmt. 1 Allegro vivace (page 1)