Auditioning for the YO

Talented young musicians join the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra for a number of reasons—for the challenge of playing advanced orchestral repertoire, for the opportunity to work with the world-class musicians of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and for the chance to play with a large ensemble of musically accomplished peers. Many SLSYO musicians go on to pursue careers in music with the confidence and knowledge gained through their experience with the SLSYO, including two current members of the SLSO.

Youth Orchestra musicians on stage playing the French horn

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024/2025 season.

The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Sachtleben, Youth Orchestra Manager, at samanthas@slso.org.

SLSO education programs are presented by:

Steward Family Foundation logo
World Wide Technology

Youth Orchestra programs are presented by:

Kathleen Clucas

And supported in part by:

G.A., Jr. and Kathryn M. Buder Charitable Foundation
Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union
ESCO Technologies Foundation

Support the YO

For more than half a century, the Youth Orchestra has provided exceptional musical opportunities to students in our region. Make your gift today and champion music education in our community.