Auditions

MUSIC ENSEMBLES

To become part of any of the Flint School of Performing Arts’ ensembles, you just need to take a placement audition.

Limited spots available – please contact office for more information.

For details and to schedule an audition, please call the Flint School of Performing Arts Office at 810-238-1350, ext. 3.

YOUTH CHORUS

Audition date: May 9
Audition Requirements

YOUTH ORCHESTRAS AND WIND ENSEMBLE

Audition date: May 9

Audition Requirements
Suggested Audition Solos

Youth Symphony Scales (For Strings)

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Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra Audition Violin Scales
Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra Audition Viola Scales
Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra Audition Cello Scales
Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra Audition Double Bass Scales

Philharmonia Scales (For Strings)
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Flint Youth Philharmonia Audition Violin Scales
Flint Youth Philharmonia Audition Viola Scales
Flint Youth Philharmonia Audition Cello Scales
Flint Youth Philharmonia Audition Double Bass Scales

String Orchestra Scales (For Strings)
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Flint Youth String Orchestra Audition Violin Scales
Flint Youth String Orchestra Audition Viola Scales
Flint Youth String Orchestra Audition Cello Scales
Flint Youth String Orchestra Audition Double Bass Scales

CHAMBER GROUPS

For the 2026-2027 school year: June 6
Applications must be submitted at the FSPA Office no later than 5:00pm on Monday, June 1, 2026.

2025-2026 String Honors Ensemble Audition Form
2025-2026 Shand & Hentgen Honors Ensemble Audition Form

FLINT YOUTH THEATRE

Fall Ensemble ▪ September 29 – December 6
Ensemble: The Wind and the Willows
Instructor: Richardson
Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Tuition: $78
Auditions: September 10, 2025, 4:30-6:00pm
Please register for an audition time with the FSPA Office at 810-238-1350, ext. 3.
Rehearsals begin September 29 every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 4:30-6:30pm.
Performances are Friday, December 5 at 7:00pm and Saturday, December 6 at 2:00pm.

SPRING ENSEMBLE ▪ March 2 – May 9
Ensemble: The Many Disguises of Robin Hood
Instructor: Richardson
Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 4:30-6:30pm
Tuition: $78
Auditions: February 13, 2026, 4:30-6:00pm
Please register for an audition time with the FSPA Office at 810-238-1350, ext. 3.
Rehearsals begin March 2 every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 4:30-6:30pm.
Performances are Friday, May 8 at 7:00pm and Saturday, May 9 at 2:00pm.

Concerto Competition

Would you like to be a soloist in concert with the Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra or Flint Youth Wind Ensemble? Advanced music lesson students (grades 9-12) may enter the biannual Concerto Competition. The next competition will be held in October 2026.