AUDITIONS Now OPEN - Chicago Youth Chamber Music - FALL 2025

AUDITIONS are NOW open for the AYCO’s Chamber Music Program in Hinsdale, IL. It is a great opportunity for young musicians to play and create chamber music in duos, trios, quartets, etc, and be coached by some of Chicago’s premier musicians.

JOIN CHAMBER MUSIC CHICAGO

Auditions are held via video submission for the Fall Semester, 2025. Chamber music teaches diplomatic communication skills, learning to trust other musicians, finding one’s own musical voice, and making musical decisions together democratically is a wonderful and important experience for young people to have. Additionally, participating in extracurricular chamber music activities has been shown to enhance cognitive abilities, improving skills such as memory, focus, and problem-solving—valuable benefits that extend beyond music into academic and personal success.

Audition Details:

• Dates: May 11 & 25
• Submit Audition Video
• Ages 7-18
• Instruments: all Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion (including piano)
• Students must have a minimum of two years of instruction/playing experience on their instrument
• Audition: Submit Video

Program Details:

• Limited Space Available - Audition EARLY
• Rehearsals: Saturdays
• Program includes performance opportunities in the community
• Location: American Music Institute - Clarendon Hills Campus - 60 55th St, Clarendon Hills, IL

About American Youth Chamber Orchestra

AYCO stands out for its dedication to providing a fun, challenging, and inclusive musical experience. Members benefit from working with top-notch professionals and engaging in a supportive community that fosters growth and camaraderie. This is a call to all young musicians who dream of enhancing their skills and performing at a high level.

For more info on American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO), visit.. https://www.americanyouthsymphonyorchestra.org/