AUDITION REQS & EXCERPTS

 2026-2027: REQUIREMENTS/EXCERPTS

 

AUDITION REGISTRATION

Audition Dates: 2026-2027 

August 16- New Tampa Piano & Pedagogy Academy: No Percussion Auditions

August 22 and 23- Blake High School: All instrument groups- including percussion

Audition times and Registration Forms: 

  • Click on the form below that correlates with your anticipated ensemble and audition location.
  • Slots are limited and are first come, first served.
  • Please note: once the registration form is filled out, you will automatically be sent to a 3rd party site:  Koalendar, our audition scheduler. Please read instructions carefully; once signed up, you are in control of cancellations or reschedules!
  • Please email staff@tmyo.org and mpainter@tmyo.org for any questions or issues.

August 16- New Tampa Piano & Pedagogy Academy:

August 22 and 23- Blake High School:

**Please note- Audition locations are for auditions only. Weekly rehearsals take place on Sunday afternoons at Blake High School: 1701 N. Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607

 

TUITION & SCHOLARSHIPS

The annual tuition rate for 2026-2027 season:

  • Symphony Orchestra, Advanced Full Orchestra: $700
  • Philharmonic Orchestra, Full Orchestra – $600
    • Rehearsal Sundays from 1:30-4:30pm
  • Symphonic Strings, Advanced String Orchestra – $550
    • Rehearsal Sundays from 1:00-3:00pm
  • String Concertino, String Orchestra – $550
    • Rehearsal Sundays from 1:00-2:30pm

We offer scholarships! We believe in ensuring and facilitating access for all. Scholarships are awarded on financial need basis.

Scholarship forms are available and emailed at time of acceptance and registration.

School Participation Policy: TMYO ensemble and performance opportunities are intended to complement school music programs. It is the policy of TMYO that each musician participates in their school music program, if offered at the musician’s school. You can find more details about this policy in our handbook.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Tampa Metropolitan Youth Orchestra is committed to ensuring accessibility for all young musicians, their families, and community audiences.

Rehearsal and performance facilities are accessible to persons with physical disabilities via ramps, automatic entrances, restroom facilities, parking spaces and water fountains. 

TMYO is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.  TMYO does not discriminate based upon race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.