Upcoming Youth Orchestra & All-State Audition Dates — 2026 

Youth orchestra audition season can arrive quickly. If your child is preparing for a violin or viola audition, knowing the required excerpts and audition dates is only part of the preparation.

This guide is intended to help families keep track of upcoming auditions and understand what to work on before audition day.

Once you know your audition date and required repertoire, see our [Youth Orchestra Audition Preparation] guide for practical preparation suggestions. 

Last updated: August 2026

Upcoming Youth Orchestra Auditions 

Audition dates and repertoire can change. Always check the orchestra's official website for the most current requirements, deadlines, and audition information. 

Southern California 

Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra (CYMO)
Audition / Submission Deadline: August 2026

Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO)
Audition / Submission Deadline: August 2026

Los Angeles Youth Orchestra (LAYO)
Audition / Submission Deadline: August 2026

Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra (DYSO)
Audition / Submission Deadline: August 2026

California Orchestra Directors Association (CODA) — 2026–27 

High School All-State Orchestras
Audition recordings due: October 15, 2026
Includes:

• CODA High School All-State Symphony Orchestra

• CODA High School All-State String Orchestra

[Official CODA High School All-State audition information]

Junior High All-State Orchestras
Audition submissions due: November 2, 2026
Includes:

• CODA Junior High School All-State String Orchestra

• CODA Junior High School All-State Concert Orchestra

[Official CODA Junior High All-State audition information]

CODA Honor Orchestras
Audition recordings due: October 15, 2026
Includes:

• CODA Honor Symphony Orchestra

• CODA Honor String Orchestra

[Official CODA Honor Orchestra audition information]

Beyond Southern California 

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO)
Audition / Submission Deadline: August 2026

Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP)
Audition / Submission Deadline: August 2026

Audition information: Dates, repertoire, eligibility, deadlines, and submission requirements can change. Please use the official audition information linked above to confirm current requirements. 

Preparing for an upcoming audition? 

see our [Youth Orchestra Audition Preparation] guide.

If your child already has the required excerpts and would like an independent professional assessment before submitting, learn about [20-Minute Online Orchestral Excerpt Coaching]