Join us for the 26-27 Season!

Become a member!

Ready to take your musical skills to the next level? Join one of our amazing ensembles! We offer a variety of groups, so there's a perfect fit for every instrument and interest. You'll rehearse weekly at locations all over Orlando, giving you an incredible opportunity to enhance your musical abilities and perform for large audiences. Beyond the stage, you'll also connect with fellow student musicians, collaborate on exciting pieces, and create lasting memories. Don't miss out on the chance to make great music and grow as a musician!

Audition Packets

OYCE believes that no student shall be turned away because of ability. To better serve our members we do ask for a short benchmark audition so that we may set our members up for success.

During our Fall Season, certain ensembles do require auditions due to the limitations of the ensemble. These ensembles include:

OYCE Jazz Ensemble 1

OYCE Honors Wind Ensemble

OYCE Commercial Music

OYCE Salsa Band

These auditions help us decide where students are best placed based on numerous factors.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask at

info@oyce.org

Jazz 1 and Wind Ensemble Auditions are CLOSED

All Other Auditions are due November 2nd

(Commercial Music, Salsa Band, and Jazz Ensembles will still be open after these deadlines but an audition is still required as a benchmark. Jazz 1 slots will be closed but our other 3 Jazz Ensembles will stay open).

Auditions can be submitted here:

https://forms.gle/nfPi8fFHGbGJ47Cn6

When auditioning, to submit your audition:

- Review the Guidelines and Requirements based on your instrument in each packet

- Announce your name, grade, and instrument(s) auditioning

- Play your required scales (if any)

- Play your required Etudes

- Play any additional etudes for secondary instruments (if any)

More info in each packet

OYCE Jazz Audition Packet 2026-2027 (pdf)Download

OYCE Wind Ensemble Audition Packet 2026-2027 (pdf)Download

OYCE Commercial Music Audition Packet 2026-2027 (pdf)Download

OYCE Salsa Band Audition Packet 2026-2027 (pdf)Download

DISCLAIMER:

If you are having technical difficulties submitting your auditions, here are some steps you can take:

(unlisted youtube link preferred over video file)

Make sure you aren’t logged in to your school email as that might keep you from submitting
If you want to try in incognito/private mode on your browser that may solve the issue
If the first two solutions fail, send your audition as an email to info@oyce.org with the subject line “ENSEMBLENAME AUDITION - LASTNAME, FIRSTNAME”

Become a Student Ambassador!

Future Leaders!

OYCE Student Ambassadors are passionate, dependable student leaders who help represent our organization at events, support new members, and shape the future of youth music in Central Florida. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership experience, earn volunteer hours, and make your voice heard. Each month, our Ambassadors will meet to discuss the future of OYCE and new opportunities we can bring to every student.

Apply here

Join Our Alumni Band: Josephine Swing!

Josephine Swing

The alumni big band of the Orlando Youth Chamber Ensembles (OYCE), directed by Santiago Parra-Romero. Comprising talented musicians who have graduated from their youth ensembles and are pursuing various career paths, the group is renowned for its energetic performances and versatile excellence. Josephine Swing blends classic and contemporary big band jazz, providing a platform for these musicians to showcase their skills and creativity while delivering impressive and memorable musical experiences.

Members are selected based on a per needed basis.