Auditions for OAYO are currently closed.
Auditions for the 2026-27 Season will be opening in late Spring!
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Students will be placed in the ensemble that is the best fit for them based on:
- Their audition
- Balancing instrumentation between the ensembles (strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion).
OAYO strives to place each student in an ensemble that is the best fit for their demonstrated skill level.
Spring 2026 Prelude Strings
Prelude strings is an eight-week introductory program to the Omaha Area Youth Orchestras. Students will rehearse with outstanding teachers and musicians and present a concert at the end of the eight weeks.
Rehearsals will start on February 8 at UNO Strauss Performing Arts Center from 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Rehearsals will be each Sunday until the March 29th Concert.
View our Prelude Strings flier here for more information on rehearsals, concert day/time, and registration fees. Registration is due by Sunday, January 25th. Prelude Strings utilizes a tiered pricing structure where participants will choose their registration price from $35 to $120 ($120 being the true cost of the program).
There is no audition needed to participate in Prelude Strings.
REGISTER FOR PRELUDE HERE!
Need help? View the step-by-step guide on how to register here.