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

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.