Apply Through Acceptd

We partner with Acceptd to manage all audition applications.

Applications open: July 22, 2026.

Apply here:

Click the link or scan the QR code below

https://utahvalley.getacceptd.com

Acceptd Applicant Support:
https://support.getacceptd.com/hc/en-us

We accept applications through Acceptd throughout the year.

For questions about the application process, please contact:
blanka.bednarz@uvyso.org

In-personAuditions:

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Location:
Summerhays Music Center
1006 S. State St.
Orem, UT

Application Deadline for August 15 Auditions:
Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m.

If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit a video audition through Acceptd.

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Audition Fee

$25. Payment is made online as part of your Acceptd application.

Scheduling Your Audition

After submitting your application through Acceptd, you will be able to self-schedule by selecting an available in-person audition time.

Before Your Audition

  • Arrive 10–15 minutes early.
  • A warm-up space will be available.
  • Students may audition with or without accompaniment.
  • Memorization is not required.

If You Have Not Applied Before Arriving

Students who arrive for an in-person audition without completing the Acceptd application may still be auditioned if time permits.

Available audition times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and applicants will be asked to complete the Acceptd application on-site before auditioning.

What to Bring

All Musicians

  • Your instrument(s) (if auditioning on more than one)
  • Your music

Percussionists

Please bring:

  • Sticks and/or mallets
  • A practice pad or snare drum to Summerhays

If auditioning at 3410 Canyon Rd., we can provide:

  • Timpani, Snare, Bass drum, sticks and mallets

What to prepare:

• A minor and major scale of your choice (at least 2 octaves, 3 recommended, if that’s what you already do.

• Strings–slurs in groups 2, 3, 4 or 6 notes are fine. Reasonably flowing tempo.

• More advanced woodwinds and brass–please prepare a chromatic scale too.

• A short piece or a fragment of a piece (or fragments of two short pieces) that best represents your current level of playing.

This could be a piece you recently performed (whether you studied it privately with a teacher or in your school ensemble)

or a piece which you are currently studying, such as solo Bach, a movement of a concerto or a concert piece.

Something fast, something slow.

Fragments of contrasting characters are desirable.

The purpose of the auditions:

The primary goal of the audition is to help you demonstrate your current level of musicianship so our conductors can place you in the ensemble and part that will provide the best educational experience.

Auditions also help directors select repertoire that matches the strengths and instrumentation of the orchestra. UVYSO regularly performs advanced orchestral literature and strives to use original instrumentation whenever possible.

Students who play multiple instruments are encouraged to indicate this on the application. Multi-instrumentalists may have opportunities to perform on different instruments throughout the season, depending on repertoire needs.

Returning Members:

No audition is required for returning members, unless they return after more than a year’s absence. Contact blanka.bednarz@uvyso.org with questions.

Participation Expectations

UVYSO encourages members to remain active in their school music ensembles while participating in the orchestra.

Members are expected to:

  • Attend weekly UVYSO rehearsals (we work out exceptions with marching band students)
  • Participate in scheduled concerts throughout the season
  • Continue developing their musicianship through private lessons whenever possible