Auditions

Are you ready to take your musicianship to the next level? The NBYO is looking for talented young musicians to join us for our 2026-2027 season! Audition in person at a location near you or submit a video audition online. This is your chance to be part of an orchestra that inspires, challenges, and performs at a high level across New Brunswick.

Audition dates and locations are now confirmed as follows. If there is sufficient interest in a particular region not listed below, we may also offer an additional audition location closer to the participants involved. Please reach out to us if you wish to explore that possibility.

• Saturday, May 30 – Saint John

• Sunday, May 31 – Fredericton

• Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14 – Moncton

• Recording Audition – Deadline June 14

Sign up here: Click here to sign-up

To audition, complete these steps before the dates mentioned above:

1. Fill out the Audition Application Form: (Link will be posted here once we have Location and dates confirmed)

2. Submit your audition fee:

   • $20.00 for in-person auditions.

   • $40.00 for video auditions if an in-person audition is available in your region (to encourage in-person participation).

   • Payments can be made via e-transfer to accounting@nbyo-ojnb.com or by bringing cash to your in-person audition. (Please confirm once the payment has been completed to Allain Arseneau at a.arseneau@nbyo-ojnb.com)

3. Prepare your audition repertoire (see guidelines below).

For video auditions, submit your performance as an unlisted YouTube link to Allain Arseneau (a.arseneau@nbyo-ojnb.com) and Tony Delgado (tonydelgado@nbyo-ojnb.com). Video auditions must be recorded in a single, uninterrupted take..

Audition excerpts and requirements for all instruments are available here:

Requirements: Click here for the requirements document.
Excerpts: Click here for the excerpts

Each musician will be asked to perform:

• Two contrasting movements of a solo piece (or one piece with contrasting sections)

• A scale requirement specific to your instrument

• Orchestral excerpts (provided in the link above)

• Your audition will be evaluated by a panel of professional musicians.

• The audition will be recorded for panel review and discussion.

• The Music Director will make final decisions regarding placements.

• The audition will last approximately 10 minutes.

• Musicians of all orchestral instruments.

• Typically, NBYO members range in age from 11 to their early 20s.

• You should reside in New Brunswick during the season (exceptions may be made for key positions).

• Maturity and readiness for weekend rehearsals are important considerations.

For any questions about the audition process, please contact:

• Orchestra Manager - Allain Arseneau (a.arseneau@nbyo-ojnb.com)

We can’t wait to hear you play!