Join the Orchestra!
 

The West Island Youth Symphony Orchestra (WIYSO) enables young musicians to perfect their musical skills within an orchestral ensemble under the direction of professional conductors. WIYSO encompasses two ensembles: a Symphony Orchestra and a String Orchestra. Auditions for the 2023-2024 season took place on June 17th for the Symphony Orchestra, and June 18th for the String Orchestra.

There are still openings in the Symphony Orchestra. Email us at auditions@osjwi.qc.ca for an unscheduled audition.

Symphony Orchestra (14 to 25 years) :

  • There is a $25 audition fee for new musicians

  • The active season is from September to June

  • Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons from 16h30 to 19h00 in Pointe-Claire

  • Please click below for audition requirements

Audition Requirements

Please prepare the provided orchestral excerpts for your instrument.

Please note that only orchestral instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) are accepted into the orchestra.

String Orchestra (9 to 16 years) :

  • There is a $25 audition fee for new musicians

  • The active season is from September through June

  • Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons from 13h30 to 15h30 in Pointe Claire

  • Auditions for the 2023-2024 season are now closed

  • The 2023-2024 season will start on September 17th 2023, from 2pm to 4pm.

Audition Requirements

New Musicians
Violin
1) One solo piece or one movement of a concerto.
2) Choose 2 out of 3 excerpts.
3) Sight-reading test.

Cello
1) One solo piece or one movement of a concerto.
2) Cello excerpt.
3) Sight-reading test.

It is advisable to choose to play repertoire and scales that accurately demonstrate your level. (i.e. do not choose to play one octave scales if you are able to play 3-octave scales)

Outside of the regular audition period, we invite you to contact us by email to inquire about any availabilities we may have for the season. For more information, contact us at auditions@osjwi.qc.ca