Applying to YAF
The Standard Application fee for the 2026–2027 season is $85 if submitted by June 30, 2026 11:59PM PDT.
Applicants will be notified of admission decisions by July 2026.
Please review all eligibility, requirements, and FAQs below carefully prior to applying. For inquiries, email info@yafmusic.org. Due to high volume, responses may be limited.
Audition Excerpts
Excerpts demonstrate a student's readiness to take on the challenges unique to chamber music. Each excerpt packet represents a range of works requiring increasing technical mastery and musical maturity, categorized broadly in levels 1 through 4. All applicants are only required to prepare the Level 1 excerpt. Applicants wishing to pursue more advanced repertoire during the season may elect to prepare up to the appropriate level excerpt(s) in their instrument packet. Ensemble placements are based on the highest quality submitted excerpt.
