• Viola
• Trombone
• French Horn
• Percussion

Applicants must be aged between 11 and 18 years old (applicants must be at least starting secondary school or of secondary school age in September 2025) and generally grade 6 standard and above.

CLYO have an exciting year ahead, finishing with a tour to Spain.

If you play any of the instruments above and would like to audition for CLYO, please complete this google form – https://forms.gle/KCURLWK6hRGgnWQU8

The deadline is Friday 29^th August 2025.

The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra is not looking for applications for instruments other than those listed at this time.

Please contact educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk if you have any questions.

Friday 17th June / Friday 10th June / Friday 1st July
4-6pm, Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson’s Corner, LS28 5TA

Sunday 3rd July
10.30am-6pm, Music House, St Mark’s Avenue, LS2 9BN

We are able to provide an accompanist free of charge; if you would like to use this service please enclose a copy of the piano accompaniment for your accompanied piece with your application form.

If you are not able to make these dates but would still like to apply, please do return an application form with an explanation and we will do our best to arrange an alternative audition date for you.

We do not have strict criteria for applying to either group and you do not need to have taken any exams, however as a guide to the standard of playing expected, we suggest that CLYWO is suitable for those playing at around Grade 5 or above, and CLYO is suitable for those playing at around Grade 6 or above.

To apply, please complete an application form and return it to educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk, or by post to:

ArtForms
Pudsey Civic Hall
Dawson’s Corner
LS28 5TA

A Word version of the form is available on request from educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk.

The deadline for applications is 2pm on Friday 10th June 2022.

Date & Time: Saturday 17th July 2021, 8am-7pm
Sunday 18th July 2021, 9am-12 noon

Venue: Yorkshire College of Music and Drama, LS2 9BN

We are able to provide an accompanist on Saturday 17th or Sunday 18th July free of charge; if you would like to use this service please enclose a copy of the piano accompaniment with your application form.

If you are not able to make this weekend but would still like to apply, please do return an application form with an explanation and we will do our best to arrange an alternative audition date for you.

We do not have strict criteria for applying to either group and you do not need to have taken any exams, however as a guide to the standard of playing expected, we suggest that CLYWO is suitable for those playing at around Grade 5 or above, and CLYO is suitable for those playing at around Grade 6 or above.

To apply, please complete an application form and return it to educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk, or by post to:

ArtForms
Pudsey Civic Hall
Dawson’s Corner
LS28 5TA

A Word version of the form that can be completed electronically is available on request from educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk.

The deadline for applications is 2pm on Friday 2nd July 2021.

We will send an email confirming any health and safety policies in place on the day closer to the time; these will be subject to Government restrictions and policies.

Click here to view the Application Form and Information Sheet.

The deadline for applications is 2pm on Wednesday 30th September 2020.

Applications can be returned by email to Catherine at catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk, or by post to ArtForms, Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson’s Corner, Leeds, LS28 5TA. Due to the ongoing pandemic, we advise that you return your application by email to ensure that you meet the deadline.

Audition slots will be allocated in the first week of October.

Both orchestras perform regularly in venues such as Leeds Town Hall, and have the opportunity to go on tour on alternating years. It is not necessary to have taken any exams to apply to audition, however it is suggested that applicants are playing at around Grade 5 standard for CLYWO and Grade 6 for CLYO.

Click here to learn more about City of Leeds Youth Orchestra (CLYO)

Click here to learn more about City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra (CLYWO)

Please note that auditions will run subject to guidance from both the Government and Leeds City Council, and may need to be cancelled at short notice. We will have social distancing and hygiene policies in place on the day, and all applicants will be made aware of these in advance. Please also be aware that while we are auditioning for the 20-21 academic year, we do not yet have a confirmed date for a return to rehearsals.

If you would like any further information, please contact Catherine at catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk.

Click here to view the Application Form and Information Sheet.

The deadline for applications is 2pm on Wednesday 30th September 2020.

Applications can be returned by email to Catherine at catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk, or by post to ArtForms, Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson’s Corner, Leeds, LS28 5TA. Due to the ongoing pandemic, we advise that you return your application by email to ensure that you meet the deadline.

Audition slots will be allocated in the first week of October.

Both orchestras perform regularly in venues such as Leeds Town Hall, and have the opportunity to go on tour on alternating years. It is not necessary to have taken any exams to apply to audition, however it is suggested that applicants are playing at around Grade 5 standard for CLYWO and Grade 6 for CLYO.

Please note that auditions will run subject to guidance from both the Government and Leeds City Council, and may need to be cancelled at short notice. We will have social distancing and hygiene policies in place on the day, and all applicants will be made aware of these in advance. Please also be aware that while we are auditioning for the 20-21 academic year, we do not yet have a confirmed date for a return to rehearsals.

If you would like any further information, please contact Catherine at catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk.

If you know of anyone aged 11-18 who can play either of these instruments at around Grade 5-6 standard or above, please encourage them to apply!

CLYO is a 100-strong group of young orchestral musicians playing at the highest standards. The orchestra is conducted by Dougie Scarfe. They play the full range of symphonic repertoire and perform regularly in venues such as Leeds Town Hall. CLYO members also have the opportunity to go on tour every two years: in 2016 the orchestra toured the Czech Republic, and in July 2018 they visited Italy. The orchestra recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a celebration concert in Leeds Town Hall.

For more information, please see the audition application form or email Catherine at catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk.

Please note that we are not currently accepting any further applications for other instruments at this time.

Please complete the application form, taking care to read the attached audition information sheet, and return it no later than 2pm on Thursday 30th May 2019. Applications can be returned by email to Catherine at catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk, or by post to ArtForms, Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawson’s Corner, Leeds, LS28 5TA. Audition slots will be allocated in the first week of June.

About City of Leeds Youth Orchestra:

CLYO is a 100-strong group of young orchestral musicians playing at the highest standards. The orchestra is conducted by Dougie Scarfe, and welcomes string, woodwind, brass and percussion players of approximately Grade 6 standard and above. Generally members are between 13 and 19 years old. CLYO play the full range of symphonic repertoire and perform regularly in venues such as Leeds Town Hall. CLYO members also have the opportunity to go on tour every two years: in 2016 the orchestra toured the Czech Republic, and in July 2018 they visited Italy. The orchestra recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a celebration concert in Leeds Town Hall.

About City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra:

City of Leeds Youth Wind Orchestra play a broad range of music: from transcriptions and arrangements of classical works to contemporary music written for wind bands, music from theatre and film as well as pop and jazz. The current age range of the group is 11-18 and we play at around Grade 5-6 level and above. CLYWO performs regularly, both in their own concerts and in collaboration with other groups across Leeds. In July 2019 they will be going on tour to the Rhineland, Germany.

If you would like any further information, please contact Catherine at catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk.

Date: Saturday 15th September 2018
Time: From 9.30am onwards
Location: Leeds Church Institute

Leeds Youth Opera offers young people a unique opportunity to work with industry professionals on fully staged productions with costumes, set, lighting and a full orchestra.
An LYO cast is an extremely supportive one, giving every member a chance to grow as performers at every stage of development.
We accept performers aged between 12 and 29 and rehearsals are every Saturday morning, with afternoon rehearsals for principals. Friday evening rehearsals are added in the final month before each production.

For more information, please email Tom at LeedsYouthOpera_Group@outlook.com

• Double bass
• Bassoon

Auditions for these instruments will take place at the beginning of September.

If you play any of the instruments above and would like to audition for CLYO, please fill out the application form (pdf) and return either by email or to the address below.

The deadline has been extended for Double Bass and Bassoon players – please send in an application by Friday 24th August.

Email: educ.artforms@leeds.gov.uk

Post:
CLYO Auditions, ArtForms,
Pudsey Civic Hall,
Dawson’s Corner,
Leeds,
LS28 5TA

The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra is not looking for applications for instruments other than those listed at this time.

You may choose to audition for one or both of these groups, if you choose to audition for both you will only be required to audition once.

Date: Saturday 16th June 2018, with further auditions on subsequent Friday evenings if necessary.
Time: Auditions will run all day on Saturday, with slots assigned after all applications have been returned.
Location: Farsley Farfield Primary School, Cote Lane, LS28 5ED

To apply, please print and complete this form (click here to open) and return no later than Thursday 31st May 2018. Please ensure you read the Information Sheet carefully. Applications can be returned by post to:

CLYM Auditions, ArtForms
Pudsey Civic Hall
Dawson’s Corner
Leeds
LS28 5TA

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email catherine.lloyd@leeds.gov.uk, or ring the ArtForms office on 0113 37 82850.