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Prospective Musicians

Auditions for the second semester of the 2024 - 2025 season are open!

Please visit our Auditions

page to learn more.

The Omaha Area Youth Orchestras inspire and educate young musicians by providing a rigorous and enlightening orchestral experience.

We create a musical community that fosters artistry and friendship in an environment that promotes discipline, cooperation and leadership. We prepare our student musicians to become active participants in the arts community, and we achieve these goals in partnership with parents, teachers and schools throughout the Greater Omaha area.

Musicians interested in participating in one of our season-long orchestra ensembles audition in April of every season with rehearsals starting in September. Late auditions are accepted throughout the year based on orchestra availability. Contact the OAYO office for more information.

Musicians interested in our 8-week introductory orchestra program (Prelude) need only to sign up when registration opens.


Ready to join us? Click here for audition information! 

Prospective Musicians

OAYO musicians receive:

  • Weekly instruction from one of our OAYO conductors

  • Opportunities to perform at the best venues in Omaha, including the Holland Performing Arts Center

  • Sectional coaching tailored for their instrument from professional musicians and local music educators

  • Instruction from youth orchestra and professional orchestra guest conductors and directors

  • Opportunities for intensive practice and socializing at additional events

  • Weekly coaching and individualized instruction for musicians in the OAYO Chamber Music Program

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