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Classical Audition Submissions for the 2024-2025 Season
closed on June 1, 2024.
For those who submitted an audition or are returning to their 2023-2024 orchestra, audition results and registration for the 2024-2025 season will be emailed to the email addresses submitted with your audition or on file on July 1, 2024.
If you moved to Lexington after June 1 and are just learning about CKYO, please email us at ckyo@ckyo.org.
Certain orchestras and instruments sections may still have openings throughout the season and after registration this summer, so please contact us at the email above if you are interested in late auditions.
CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAS
CKYO Classical Orchestras range from beginner to experienced young musicians. To join, students participate in an audition and are placed in an appropriate ensemble based on their musical experience. Auditions for these ensembles happen each spring, with additional recruiting throughout the season if specific spots need to be filled.
Audition submission for classical orchestras our 24/25 season has now closed. Occasionally spots will open up during the season. If you would like to be considered for any open positions, please click HERE to fill out the Audition Interest Form.
JAZZ ENSEMBLES - Info available OCTOBER 2024
CKYO's jazz season runs January thru May of each year as to not conflict with marching band. Click HERE to know when CKYO Jazz Audition information for the 2024-2025 Season is available.