

Our ensembles


ABOUT
Italiano
Our advanced full orchestra designed for maturing musicians. The Italiano Orchestra consists of students from grades 8 through 12. Student musicians enjoy ambitious repertoire combined with the social enrichment of collaborating with other serious and dedicated musicians.
Italiano Orchestra

ABOUT
Philharmonic
Our intermediate full orchestra specifically designed for the developing musician. The Philharmonic Orchestra consists of students from grade 5 all the way to grades 10 and 11. Student musicians benefit from learning to work with other dedicated students with repertoire meant to develop fundamental musicianship skills.
Philharmonic Orchestra



AUDITIONS for the '22-'23 season
New member auditions are being held on
August 11th, 2022 at Leithold Music in La Crosse.
We are also accepting video audition submissions during the summer.
Audition materials are in two parts: a solo and scales.
Click below to sign up for the in-person audition, or to share your audition video link.
SIGN UP LINK: shorturl.at/knqB9
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Solo: Select a Class B or C solo from the WSMA Festival list OR Select a piece of similar difficulty. You only need to play 3 minutes of a piece. Feel free to confirm a piece at Manager@LYSO.org.
Scales: Please find your instrument below and prepare the scales at a comfortable tempo. *Please also include a chromatic scale in your full range.
ITALIANO ORCHESTRA AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Solo: Select a Class A or B solo from the WSMA Festival list OR Select a piece of similar difficulty. You only need to play 3 minutes of a piece. Feel free to confirm a piece at Manager@LYSO.org.
Scales: Please find your instrument below and prepare the scales at a comfortable tempo. *Please also include a chromatic scale in your full range.
RETURNING MEMBERS
NOTES FOR ALL AUDITIONS
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Students will be evaluated on intonation, interpretation, tone, rhythm, technique, and scale proficiency.
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Auditions are closed to parents and the public.
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Orchestra chair placements last the full Fall/Spring season.
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Orchestra chair placements may not be appealed.