New student Audition information:

Prospective students will be expected to prepare:

• NYSSMA Level 6 solo piece (about five minutes in length)

• Designated excerpts for your instrument (which will be posted on this page at a later date)

• Prospective students will also be asked to sight-read

Auditions for the 27/28 Season are scheduled for April 24-26th at the Eastman School of Music. More information, such as the excerpts and application, will be shared on this page prior to February 1, 2027.

FAQs:

We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions both about the RPYO audition process, as well as the RPYO program as a whole.