Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestras
Founded in 1942, serve over 1,100 diverse students a year through four full orchestras. Auditions take place at Shorecrest High School during the third week of August each year. Rehearsals are held at Shorecrest High School.

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestras
For over 44 years, Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestras program have provided instrumental music experience to students from early elementary grades through their college years on the eastside. There re 5 orchestras: Cadet, Debut, Premiere, Sinfonia and Youth Symphony. Rehearsals for all divisions are held on Monday evenings at Sammamish High School. Auditions are held the first week of September and January each year.

Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra
Established in the fall of 1986, its mission was to provide a challenging musical experience for the youth of South King County. The non-profit organization was created to give talented young musicians opportunities to play in a full orchestra with a professional director. It was the intent of the organizers to offer the program close to home and to keep the cost low.
A prerequisite to becoming a member is that the student must also participate in a school music group. The RYSO hopes that through the orchestra experience, young musicians can improve their playing skills and gain an insight into the joy of participating in and listening to music. The RYSO is pleased to see some of these young people go on to further musical studies and performing groups, with hopes that they will be involved in music throughout their lives.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held during the school year on Monday evenings at Carco Theatre, 1717 SE Maple Valley Highway, Renton.
Concerts
The orchestra performs concerts in May and December. All concerts are held at Carco Theatre.
Auditions
Auditions are held at Carco Theatre in January and September. To be eligible, students must be in grades 7 through 12 and use their orchestra instrument as a participating member of their school's musical ensemble.

For more information, call the Renton Community Center at 425-430-6700 or call 425-430-6706.


Everett Youth Symphony orchestras
The Everett Youth Symphony orchestras consist of four skill-graded orchestras that provide a wide range of symphonic literature that challenges every musician from the novice, attempting their first ensemble experience, to the skilled musician looking for a concerto opportunity. Placement in a group is dependent on the musician's audition and the evaluation of the musician's capabilities by the conductors. Auditions can be scheduled by appointment any time throughout the year. Rehearsals are on Mondays from September 14th and continue through Monday, May 17th, 2010. Rehearsals are held at Kamiak High School Performing Arts Center, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo 98275. Rehearsals for all orchestras begin at 6:00 pm.

Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestras
It was founded in 1976 and has five orchestras: Youth, Junior, Premiere, Sinfonette and Prep Strings. It is headquartered in Edmonds, Washington.
Rehearsal Schedules:
Youth
Mon, 7:00-9:30pm at Edmonds Woodway High School
Junior
Mon, 6:00-8:00pm at Edmonds Woodway High School
Premiere
Tue, 6:00-7:30pm at College Place Middle School
Sinfonette
Tue, 6:00-7:30pm at College Place Middle School
Prep Strings
Tue, 6:30-7:30pm at Aegis Senior Living of Shoreline, College Place Middle School
For your audition you should be prepared to play the following:
Instrument schedule:
Wednesday, Sept 8th
Viola, Clarinet, Flute, and low Brass
Thursday, Sept 9th
Oboe, Violin 4-9pm, Trumpet, and Percussion
Saturday, Sept 11th
Bass, and Violin 10-2pm
Monday, Sept 13th
Cello, Horn, Bassoon, and Violin 4-9pm