We are delighted to share with you that applications are now open for the auditions for all instruments for the City of Leeds Youth Orchestra and the City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra for September 2026. Auditions will take place on Saturday 6^th and Sunday 7^th June 2026 at Music House, St. Mark’s House, 1 St. Mark’s Avenue, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS2 9BN.

Many people who join CLYO and CLYWO do so because of what they have heard about the groups from our current members, so please do share this with anyone you know who may be interested, as well as with your instrumental teachers. (Generally, you must be approximately grade 6 and above).

The auditions are open to all secondary students aged between 11) and 18 years old (You must be at or starting secondary school in September 2026)

The online application form can be found here (google form). Closing date 5pm Friday 15th May 2026.

https://forms.gle/ZCfz4faSafFyA6Jc9

Please find attached more information about the format of the auditions, however if you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

https://artformsleeds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Audition-Information-Sheet-2026-27.pdf