Returning members do not need to complete an online application form or submit a video recording. They will be contacted by the MYO office directly regarding their placement for the 2021-2022 season.

No. Auditions should be performed unaccompanied (a cappella). For Treble Choir video auditions, a piano accompanist is not required, but auditionees are welcome to sing along with a recording of their accompaniment (CD player or iPod) for their audition video.

NYSSMA refers to the New York State School Music Association’s manual of graded solos for adjudication. Comparable solos are listed with New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut music educators associations.

NYSSMA participation is not an audition requirement for MYO. The NYSSMA Manual of graded solos is used as a standard of pieces that are characteristic of certain levels of musical skill development. Solos not listed in the manual are also acceptable for a MYO audition. The adjudicator will make a determination as to the appropriate level of musical skill.

It is good to know your scales, but you will not be asked to perform them during your audition.

Video recordings should be no longer than 15 minutes in length including your personal introduction and solo.

The Nassau MYO Choirs (Concert Choir, Lower Voices, Senior Treble Choir, and Chamber Chorale) rehearse at Herricks High School on Monday evenings and the Nassau MYO Orchestras and Treble Choir rehearse at Herricks Middle School (Nassau String and Concert Orchestras and Nassau Treble Choir) and Herricks High School (Nassau Symphony and Principal Orchestras) on Tuesday evenings, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM* during the school year. (*Actual end-time varies by ensemble)

Both schools are in Nassau County, Long Island near LIE exits 35 eastbound; 36 westbound.

The Suffolk MYO ensembles rehearse at Patchogue-Medford High School (Suffolk Symphony and Principal Orchestras on Monday evenings) and at Connetquot High School (Suffolk String Orchestra and all Suffolk Choirs on Thursday evenings) from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM* during the school year. (*Actual end-time varies ensemble)

Both schools are in Suffolk County, Long Island, near LIE exit 64 (Patchogue-Medford High School) and exit 57 (Connetquot High School).

We try to maintain a skill level and age level balance in each of the instrumental ensembles.  The normal progression through orchestras begins with String, then Concert (in Nassau County only), Symphony, and Principal Orchestras.

Choral members are currently placed in their ensembles by age and grade level, except for the Nassau Chamber Chorale, which is by audition and for 11th and 12th grade members only.

Attendance at MYO rehearsals is critical and members must make a serious, personal commitment to attend all rehearsals and concerts prior to joining.

MYO is a tuition-based program. Tuition for the 2021-2022 season varies by ensemble and is based on the length of the weekly rehearsals and the number of guest coaches. Please see our MYO Fees page for more information.