Placement Auditions
2023-2024 Civic Youth Ensembles Auditions
CLICK HERE TO BEGIN YOUR ACCEPTD APPLICATION FOR THE 2023-2024 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 Audition Packet
Classical Viola Audition Packet
Classical Cello Audition Packet
Classical Bass Audition Packet
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 Audition Packet
Classical Oboe Audition Packet
Classical Clarinet Audition Packet
Classical Bass Clarinet Audition Packet
Classical Bassoon Audition Packet
Classical Saxophone Audition Packet
Classical Trumpet Audition Packet
Classical Horn Audition Packet
Classical Trombone Audition Packet
Classical Euphonium/Baritone Packet
Classical Tuba Audition Packet
Classical Percussion Audition Packet
Classical Harp Audition Packet
Students who audition for Jazz at CYE are eligible for Civic Jazz Band, Creative Jazz Ensemble, or Civic Jazz Orchestra.
Jazz Alto Saxophone Audition Packet
Jazz Tenor Saxophone Audition Packet
Jazz Baritone Saxophone Audition Packet
Jazz Trumpet Audition Packet
Jazz Trombone Audition Packet
Jazz Guitar Audition Packet
Jazz Drums Audition Packet
Jazz Piano Audition Packet
Jazz Bass Audition Packet
Jazz Violin Audition Packet
Jazz Viola Audition Packet
At-Home Audition Option
Students who choose to audition at home will submit their application online using Acceptd.
Acceptd Application Fee: $15
Acceptd Applications Open: Friday, March 3, 2023
Acceptd Application Deadline: June 16, 2023
Please contact cye@dso.org if you or your student needs financial assistance for the Acceptd application fee of $15.
In-Person Audition Option
CYE is offering in-person audition recording sessions to all students. Students will go through the full Acceptd application process like normal, however, CYE staff members will be on site, ready to lead you through the process. Each student will be provided with a high-quality recording device, a space to record your audition, and one-on-one guidance from staff to help complete your application.
In-Person Audition Location:
Jacob Bernard Pincus Music Education Center
Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center
3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
In-Person Audition Dates:
COMING SOON!
Current CYE Students
Current DSYO students have the option to renew their membership for the 2023-2024 Season without auditioning. Chair placement auditions will take place the first week of CYE rehearsals.
Interested in having in-person auditions at your school? Please email cye@dso.org to coordinate a school visit.
If you have any questions about auditions, please email cye@dso.org or call (313) 576-5071.