Placement Auditions
2025-2026 Civic Youth Ensembles Auditions
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN YOUR ACCEPTD APPLICATION FOR THE 2025-2026 CYE SEASON.
Students who audition for strings at CYE are eligible for Pizzicato String Ensemble, Civic Arco String Orchestra, Civic Sinfonia String Orchestra, Civic Concert String Orchestra, Civic Philharmonic Orchestra, or Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Classical Violin
Classical Viola
Classical Cello
Classical Bass
Classical Harp
Students who audition for woodwinds, brass, or percussion at CYE are eligible for Civic Concert Band, Civic Symphonic Band, Civic Philharmonic Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble, or Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Classical Flute (optional Piccolo)
Classical Oboe (optional English Horn)
Classical Clarinet
Classical Bass Clarinet
Classical Bassoon
Classical Alto Saxophone
Classical Tenor Saxophone
Classical Baritone Saxophone
Classical Horn
Classical Trumpet
Classical Trombone
Classical Euphonium/Baritone
Classical Tuba
Students who audition for Jazz at CYE are eligible for Civic Jazz Band, Creative Jazz Ensemble, or Civic Jazz Orchestra.
Jazz C Instruments
Jazz Bb Instruments
Jazz Eb Instruments
Jazz Drums
Jazz Voice
All auditions are submitted virtually through Acceptd.
Acceptd application fee: $20
Acceptd applications open: March 7th, 2025
Audition deadline: June 6th, 2025
Please contact cye@dso.org if you or your student needs financial assistance for the Acceptd application fee.
Current CYE Students
ALL current Civic Youth Ensembles members, regardless of ensemble, must re-audition for the program as of the 2025-2026 season.
Interested in having in-person auditions at your school? Please email cye@dso.org to coordinate an onsite school visit.