OSYO Auditions & Registration

Are you interested in joining the Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra?
On this page you’ll find all the information you need to join! We also recommend checking out the other pages to learn more about the OSYO.

OSYO Entry Requirements

Interested students must meet the following requirements to play in the OSYO:

Students must be between the ages 12–24.
String players must have started their level 6 Practical RCM exam (or are planning to do so by the end of this school year) or be playing at the end of Suzuki book 4.
Woodwind, brass and percussion players must be considered a top player by their band or private teacher.
Students must be able to attend at least 90% of the Sunday afternoon rehearsals in Kelowna.

If you meet all requirements, you must play for Conductor Zeena Zaiyouna at an upcoming audition for her to do a final assessment of whether you are ready to join the OSYO.

OSYO Auditions 2025

May 14 and 17, 2025 at the Kelowna Community Music School
May 16, 2025 at the Vernon Community Music School

Click the button below to sign up for your spot!

Sign up for auditions

What to Prepare for the Audition

Please prepare two pieces of contrasting style and two scales of your choice. You may be asked to sight read a short excerpt. No piano accompaniment will be provided, but you may bring an accompanist if you wish.

If you have any questions about what to prepare, please contact Conductor Zeena Zaiyouna.

For all other audition questions, please contact Maja Pannes.

Tuition Fees

The tuition for the 2024-2025 OSYO program year was $475 per student. If there were more than one student per family, additional siblings were $425 each.  Additional fees are required to participate in the Composition Program and Masterclasses.  
All fees are subject to change.

The OSO can provide some financial assistance through bursaries for students to attend the program. Bursary applications can be completed at the time of registration.

Registration

Registration will be available in August to those who were accepted at the auditions in May or are returning OSYO students. The link to the registration form will be sent to you via email.