This full symphonic ensemble is open by audition to interested young string, wind, brass, and percussion players.
Students audition in late August or early September. If a need arises, additional tryouts may be held in January.
Participants rehearse weekly and perform at least one to two concerts each semester in Bloomington and surrounding counties.

Formal auditions were held on August 22 and August 23, 2009. Interested musicians who missed auditions and are interested in the symphony are welcome to sit in on a rehearsal early in the season. Rehearsals are held on Monday nights, 6:30-9:00, in the Bloomington High School North band room. All orchestra positions will be filled during the fall auditions. Auditions will be held in January if vacancies occur.

• New members who want to join the MAYO Symphony Orchestra must take entrance auditions.
• Returning members will audition for seating. 

CURRENT OPENINGS
French Horn • Trombone • Viola • Cello

Auditions will be held for:
Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Harp
Woodwinds: Flute, Piccolo, Oboe (English horn), Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon
Brass: Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Percussion
Piano

Audition Requirements:

Solo
Two contrasting pieces of the applicant's choice or two contrasting movements from a sonata or a concerto, demonstrating the musical and technical abilities of the candidate.  The works will be performed without accompaniment at the audition.

Scales
As appropriate to applicant's instrument and level.  Choose scales that show your playing to your optimum advantage.  Scales should be played at a moderate tempo, with any desired articulation and bowing.

Excerpts
Selected excerpts from the current season concert program. Copies of excerpts are available in mid-summer.  Excerpts are required only for fall auditions.

Location:
Room MA107 is located in the Musical Annex Building (also known as the round building or the Music Addition) of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. 

Adjudicators:
The Musical Arts Youth Orchestra Music Director as well as other area professionals will judge the auditions and will determine placement in the orchestra.

There is no minimum age for participation but applicants in grades 8 and lower may audition only with the permission (indicated by a signature on the application) of their private teacher or, if that's not possible, a parent or guardian. IU non-music majors: Registered IU students are also invited to take the audition.  Feel free to contact audition@mayomusic.org for more information about this opportunity.

MAYO members are expected to participate in their public school music programs.

Every musician must audition each year, regardless of previous MAYO participation, in order to participate in the current season.