Metropolitan Youth Symphony Registration | Metropolitan Youth Symphony

Registration for the 2025-2026 Season is open. Follow this link for more information about Tuition and Fees.

Please do not fill out the Registration form more than once. Contact the MYS office if you have changes, updates or questions.

To complete the registration process, you must:

Submit the Registration Form (scroll down or click link to begin form)
Pay the non-refundable $40 Registration Fee*
- The $40 fee will be added to your cart when your submit your registration form. A link to your cart is also provided in the confirmation email.
- *The $40 registration fee is automatically waived for students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch or were part of the Beginning Strings program.
Complete a Medical Form (English) Formulario Médico (Spanish) (mandatory)
Fill out the Volunteer Form (optional)

Begin Registration Form

We are offering Live and Video Auditions for the 2025-2026 season.

Scheduling a Live Audition: Click for more information

Students schedule their Live Audition date, time, and location in the registration form. A confirmation email with the selected live audition date, time, and location will be emailed to you once you complete the registration process.

String students may audition in Hillsboro or Portland. Harp, wind, brass, percussion and Jazz students must select a Portland audition date and time.

Live auditions include scales, solo repertoire, and a sight-reading exercise.

Scheduling a Video Audition: Click for more information

Video auditions consist of two parts:

Recording and submitting your scales & solo repertoire.
Learning and recording two timed, orchestral excerpts—this takes the place of sight-reading that occurs in the live audition.
- Students schedule a three-day window in the registration form. The excerpts will be emailed to students and their parents on the morning of the first day that you select. Students will have three days to learn two of the excerpts, record them, and submit the video to us.

Please see the separate requirements for Jazz Auditions. Scheduled excerpts are not required for Jazz auditions, only the music listed on the audition page.

The confirmation email from your registration will include more information on how to complete your video audition.

Custom dates for Live Auditions or the scheduled components of Video Auditions may be requested via the registration form. A member of the MYS Staff will reach out to you to schedule a date and time for your student to complete their audition. Contact programs@playmys.org if you have questions.

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IMPORTANT DATES

LIVE AUDITION DATES

May 17, 2025
Portland Live Auditions, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
June 7, 2025
Hillsboro Live Auditions, First Congregational Church
June 27, 2025
Portland Live Auditions, MYS Office
August 15, 2025
Portland Live Auditions, MYS Office
August 23, 2025
Hillsboro Live Auditions, First Congregational Church
November 1, 2025
Winter Auditions, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

VIDEO AUDITION DATES

May 23-25, 2025
Scheduled Excerpts #1
June 27-29, 2025
Scheduled Excerpts #2
August 1-3, 2025
Scheduled Excerpts #3
August 8-10, 2025
Scheduled Excerpts #4
August 11, 2025
Video auditions DUE for confirmed placement before the 1^strehearsal of Fall Term.
(Auditions will be accepted after this date. Placements will be made throughout the season.)
November 3, 2025
Video auditions DUE for confirmed placement before the 1st rehearsal of Winter Term. (Auditions will be accepted after this date. Placements will be made throughout the season.)

SEASON DATES

August 29, 2025
Tuition DUE
September 6 & 7, 2025
Fall Term BEGINS
November/December
Winter Term BEGINS, dates vary.
December 5, 2025 – Tuition DUE for students starting in Winter Term.

MYS Registration Form 2025-2026

Student Information

Student Name(Required)

First Last

Preferred Name

Do you have another name that you go by that you would like to be called?

Primary Instrument for MYS(Required)

Please select the instrument that you are auditioning on. Jazz Students: If you are auditioning for Jazz please make sure you are clicking the instrument marked “jazz”

Years Played Primary Instrument(Required)

Secondary Instrument for MYS

Please select ONLY if auditioning for MYS on a secondary instrument.

Years Played Secondary Instrument

How many years have you played your secondary instrument (if applicable)?

How do you identify?(Required)

Select as many options as applicable

Gender self-description

What are your pronouns?

This helps us know how we should refer to you. For example, choose “She/her” if you would like us to say “She plays in MYS.”

Pronoun self-description

Ethnicity or Race(Required)

Select all that apply

Ethnicity or race self-identification

Date of Birth(Required)

Grade(Required)

2025-2026 School Year

Name of School(Required)

2025-2026 School Year

School District(Required)

School District

When available, I prefer to receive written communication from MYS in/Cuando esté disponible, prefiero recibir comunicación escrita de MYS en:

English/Inglés

Spanish/Español

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian 1 Name(Required)

First Last

Parent/Guardian 2 Name

First Last

Email Addresses

Email is the primary method MYS will use to communicate with you about auditions, rehearsals, concerts, etc. Please ensure that we always have your current email addresses. Personal email addresses preferred if possible, work and school email accounts may block messages from our email system.

Parent/Guardian 1 Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

Enter Email Confirm Email

Student Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone Numbers

Parent/Guardian 1 Phone(Required)

Parent 1 Phone

This number is a cell phone

Parent/Guardian 2 Phone

Parent 2 Phone

This number is a cell phone

Student Cell Phone

Address

Address(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

County(Required)

Additional Parent Information

Parent/Guardian 1 Occupation

Parent/Guardian 1 Employer

Parent/Guardian 2 Occupation

Parent/Guardian 2 Employer

Private Teacher Information

Private Teacher Full Name

First Last

How long have you studied with this teacher?(Required)

How often/long are your lessons?(Required)

Private Teacher Email

Private Teacher Phone Number

Private Teacher Mailing Address

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Previous MYS and/or Musical Experience

Are you a current MYS "Beginning Strings" student registering to play with an MYS ensemble for the first time?(Required)

The MYS “Beginning Strings” program is the tuition-free after school string lesson program offered by MYS at specific locations in Portland and Hillsboro. Please only select yes if your student was enrolled in this specific program, not if they are enrolled in the MYS Ensemble Program.

Yes

I am a former MYS “Beginning Strings” student who is currently playing with an MYS ensemble (Overture Strings, Interlude, etc.) *Do not select if your student is only enrolled in the MYS Ensemble program and did not first enroll in the MYS Beginning Strings classes.

Which location was your student enrolled in the MYS "Beginning Strings" Program?(Required)

“Beginning Strings” class location only, not the rehearsal location for the MYS Ensemble Program.

Bienestar de la Familia

Faubion School

Lincoln Street Elementary School

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

Roseway Heights Middle School

How many seasons have you played with MYS?(Required)

Other Music Groups

Do you or have you played in any music groups besides MYS or your school?

How did you hear about MYS?

Choose as many as applicable

Let us know where or from whom you heard about MYS.

Why do you want to participate in MYS?

Anything else you would like us to know about you?

Does your school offer music programs?(Required)

Yes

Do you participate in any of your school's music programs?(Required)

Yes

What kind of programs does your school offer?

Select one or more of the kinds of programs your school offers:

What kind of programs do you participate In?

Select one or more of the kinds of programs you participate in at your school.

Name of your school Band, Orchestra, or Jazz Director

First Last

Email of your school Band, Orchestra, or Jazz Director

Did you play with MYS in the 2024-2025 season?(Required)

Yes

Which ensemble(s) were you placed in?(Required)

Students enrolled in Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and/or Jazz All-Stars for the 2024-25 Season who wish to continue playing in their respective groups do not need to re-audition if they register by June 17, 2025. These returning students who register after June 17, 2025 may be asked to re-audition.
Note: Students in these exempted ensembles who wish to try out for an ensemble that they previously were not placed in, must submit an audition. Contact the MYS office to schedule.

How many years did you play in this ensemble?(Required)

Which type(s) of ensemble(s) are you interested in joining?(Required)

Full Orchestra: Available for all string, wind and percussion instruments.
Strings: Available for all string instruments.
Wind Ensemble: Available for all wind and percussion instruments who qualify based on audition.
Flute Ensemble: Available for flutes who qualify based on audition.
Jazz: Available for wind, percussion, and string instruments. Requires previous jazz experience.
Select as many as apply.

I am registering to begin playing with MYS during(Required)

The MYS season is a full year program, however students may also join an MYS ensemble at the beginning of Winter Term.

Fall Term – Begins September

Winter Term – Begins Nov/Dec

Hillsboro Ensembles(Required)

MYS has multiple string only ensembles that rehearse in Hillsboro on Saturdays. If your skill level matches, would you be interested in participating in a string ensemble located in Hillsboro?

Yes – prefer Hillsboro placement if appropriate

No – offer a Portland placement only

Maybe – please provide more information or a choice of placement between Portland/Hillsboro

Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, or Jazz All-Stars students are not required to re-audition if they plan to return to their same ensemble next season. Students in these exempted ensembles who wish to try out for an ensemble that they previously were not placed in, must submit an audition. Symphony Orchestra students do not need to audition for a Symphonic Wind Ensmble placement.

Returning Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, or Jazz All-Stars Student Audition Options(Required)

Show me audition options: I am interested in a new orchestra, wind (SO students exempted), or jazz placement for the 2025-2026 season.

I do not need to audition: I am planning to return to the ensemble(s) where I was previously placed.

Auditions: Live or Video Auditions Available

We are offering Live and Video Auditions for the 2025-2026 season.

Audition Options(Required)

Please select which type of audition you would prefer.

Live Audition

Video Audition

Live Audition: Select Audition Time

Select the type of audition and then a date and time for your audition from the choices below. String players may choose to audition in Portland or Hillsboro. If you would like to request a live audition on a date not listed below, please choose “None of these dates work” from the list of options, and an MYS Staff member will be in touch with you to schedule an audition.
Students auditioning on more than one instrument or auditioning for both jazz and orchestra/wind should select 2 audition times. To schedule a second audition time on the same date as the first audition, choose both audition types, dates, and one audition time, then email production@playmys.org; we will manually add the second time on that date.

Type of Audition(Required)

Choose the audition type that applies to you.

Select Portland Strings/Harp Audition Date(Required)

Select Hillsboro Strings Audition Date(Required)

Select Winds/Brass Audition Date(Required)

Select Jazz Audition Date(Required)

Select Percussion Audition Date(Required)

Select Winter Audition Date(Required)

Select Spring Audition Date(Required)

Select Saturday, May 17th Audition Time (Portland)(Required)

Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, 4906 NE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Select Saturday, June 7 Audition Time (Hillsboro)(Required)

Location: First Congregational Church 494 E Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123

Select Friday, June 27 Audition Time (Portland)(Required)

Location: MYS Office, 4800 S Macadam Ave. Ste 105, Portland, OR 97239

Select Friday, August 15 Audition Time (Portland)(Required)

Location: MYS Office, 4800 S Macadam Ave. Ste 105, Portland, OR 97239

Select Saturday, August 23 Audition Time (Hillsboro)(Required)

Location: First Congregational Church 494 E Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123

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Inactive Select Monday, August 21st Audition Time (Portland)(Required)

None of these times work for me

Location: MYS Office, 4800 S Macadam Ave. Ste 105, Portland, OR 97239

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Inactive Select Tuesday, August 22nd Audition Time (Portland)(Required)

None of these times work for me

Location: MYS Office, 4800 S Macadam Ave. Ste 105, Portland, OR 97239

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Inactive Select Wednesday, August 23rd Audition Time (Portland)(Required)

None of these times work for me

Location: MYS Office, 4800 S Macadam Ave. Ste 105, Portland, OR 97239

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Inactive Select Friday, August 25th Audition Time (Portland)(Required)

2:00 PM

2:10 PM

2:20 PM

2:30 PM

2:40 PM

2:50 PM

None of these times work for me

Location: MYS Office, 4800 S Macadam Ave. Ste 105, Portland, OR 97239

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Inactive Select Monday, August 28th Audition Time (Portland)(Required)

Location: MYS Office, 4800 S Macadam Ave. Ste 105, Portland, OR 97239

Select Saturday, November 1st Audition Time(Required)

Location: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

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Select Saturday, February 8 Audition Time(Required)

There are no options available for this field.

Location: Dr. King Elementary School 4906 NE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Alternative Live Audition Dates(Required)

Please provide us with at least two (2) dates that you would like to request for a live audition. An MYS Staff member will be in touch with you to schedule a time for your auditon.

After you submit the Registration Form, an MYS Staff member will be in touch with you to schedule an audition time. Additional times on your selected date may be available. If there are no available times on the date you selected, additional dates/times may be offered.

Video Audition: Scheduled Excerpts

Video auditions for placement at the beginning of the season should be submitted by August 11, 2025. Auditions will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for Fall Term enrollment through mid September. Auditions for Winter term placements should be submitted by November , 2025.
Video Auditions consist of 2 parts: 1) Solo Repertoire and Scales and 2) Scheduled Excerpts (this takes the place of sight-reading in a live audition).

Jazz Auditions: Excerpts are not required for students who are auditioning only for Jazz ensembles. If auditoning for orchestra or wind ensembles as well as jazz, please schedule excerpts below. If only registering for Jazz, check the box below, this will bypass scheduling excerpts.

I am only registering for placement in a Jazz ensemble.

After registering, students will be sent information about how to complete a video audition. Students will also be required to record and submit scheduled excerpts. On their scheduled date, students will receive an e-mail with a link to a PDF along with information for how to submit recordings. This document will contain several musical excerpts in order of difficulty. Students are asked to select and record the two most advanced excerpts that they can perform accurately at the indicated tempo.
More information about auditions and the scheduled excerpts can be found here Audition Information

Students will have 3 days to complete their recording for the provided excerpts. Alternative dates may be requested (please provide 2 options). MYS Staff will contact you to confirm the dates to complete the Scheduled Excerpts.

Scheduled Excerpts Date Selection(Required)

May 23-25

June 27-29

August 1-3

August 8-10

I request alternate dates to complete the Scheduled Excerpts

Excerpts wll be due by 11:59 PM on the last date of the 3-day period selected.

Alternative Scheduled Excerpts Dates(Required)

Please provide us with at least two 3-day windows of time that you are able to complete the excerpts.
(e.g. Alternate 1: July 15-17, Alternate 2: August 1-3) An MYS Staff member will be in touch with you to schedule a time to complete the Scheduled Excerpts.

Releases and Waivers

Does your family qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch?(Required)

Qualification is based on household income. Note: Enrollment at a Title 1 school where this benefit is applied universally does not meet the requirement if household income qualifications are not met.

Yes

Decline to state

Important Information: The $40 Registration Fee is waived for students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch. When you submit the form below, the Registration Fee will not be added to the cart and a confirmation message will appear. If you do not see this confirmation message, your form may not have been successfully submitted.

PHOTO/VIDEO IMAGE RELEASE(Required)

I give MYS permission to photograph and record video, images, and audio of the musician while participating in any MYS activity. I understand these images and recordings may be used by MYS to promote MYS and/or its musicians. I agree that neither I nor the musician will receive compensation for MYS’s use of such images or recordings. I understand that MYS will not share audition videos publicly.

YES

I do NOT accept the terms and conditions for photo/video image release.

WAIVER, RELEASE, AND AGREEMENT(Required)

I hereby waive, release, discharge and agree to hold MYS and its officers, employees, directors and volunteers harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, injuries, or liability of any nature arising from or related to participation of the musician in any MYS activity, including but not limited to rehearsals, performances, tours and other activities, including without limitation those arising out of or attributable to exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 or any variant thereof. (Call the MYS office with questions 503-239-4566)

I accept the above terms and conditions

I do NOT accept the terms and conditions for this waiver and release of claims

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