| 2026-2027 Audition Application Process is OPEN. |
General Information:
The Lone Star Youth Winds application process consists of this online application form and a $25 non-refundable application fee. Due date for this application period is November 14, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements: Active participation in a school band program or a letter of recommendation from your private music instructor if your school does not offer a band program.
Audition Procedures and Preparation:
- Audition music is pulled from instrument specific region etudes.
- All auditions will be submitted as an unlisted YouTube video file.
- If you are choosing to audition on an auxiliary instrument (Piccolo, English Horn, Eb Clarinet, Contra Bass Clarinet) you will need to submit an additional YouTube video on that instrument.
- Memorization of audition music is not necessary.
- Professional attire on the video is encouraged.
| 2026-2027 AUDITION MUSIC:
Flute & Piccolo Oboe & English Horn B-flat & E-flat Clarinet Low Clarinet Bassoon Saxophone Trumpet French Horn Tenor Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium Tuba Percussion |
Calendar:
The Lone Star Youth Winds will employ a condensed schedule to only five rehearsals for each concert cycle. All rehearsal dates are mandatory to participate in the Lone Star Youth Winds. The only exceptions to this policy may include mandatory school or band events and will be cleared at the discretion of the staff and music director. Students traveling from more than 100 miles away may be given a first rehearsal attendance exemption consideration. Please check these dates before filling out the application.
Note: The Lone Star Youth Winds rehearsal location will be at Byron Nelson High School. 2775 Bobcat Blvd., Trophy Club, TX 76262
*** You will enter through door #45 on the far-right side of the school.
November 14, 2026 – Application and Video Submissions Due
December 2, 2026 – Notification of Acceptance.
December 9, 2026 – Deadline to Accept Roster Invite and Sign Commitment.
December 12, 2026 – Deadline to Pay Tuition.
CONCERT CYCLE #1
Rehearsal #1 – Sunday, February 21, 2027 from 2:30-5pm (PARENT MEETING time TBD)
Rehearsal #2 – Sunday, February 28, 2027 from 2:30-5pm
Rehearsal #3 – Friday, March 5, 2027 from 7-9:30pm (Sectionals)
Rehearsal #4 – Saturday, March 6, 2027 from 9am-Noon
Rehearsal #5 – Saturday, March 6, 2027 from 1-4pm
Concert – Sunday, March 7, 2027 (Moody Performance Hall in Dallas, 1:00-2:30pm soundcheck, 3pm concert start)
CONCERT CYCLE #2
Rehearsal #1 – Sunday, April 25, 2027 from 2:30-5pm
Rehearsal #2 – Sunday, May 2, 2027 from 2:30-5pm
Rehearsal #3 – Friday, May 7, 2027 from 7-9:30pm (Sectionals)
Rehearsal #4 – Saturday, May 8, 2027 from 9am-Noon
Rehearsal #5 – Saturday, May 8, 2027 from 1-4pm
Concert – Sunday, May 9, 2027 (Moody Performance Hall in Dallas, 1:00-2:30pm soundcheck, 3pm concert start)
In order to finalize your audition process, you must complete the application form with the video link and process your $25 non-refundable application fee using PayPal. All information exchanged during this process is encrypted and secure. You may complete the PayPal payment process using a debit or credit card as a “guest” if you have not registered with PayPal.
2026-2027 Season Tuition Obligations:
$475: Season Tuition, 2 Concert Cycle performances in DFW (assistance available as needed)
Note: For those applicants offered and accepting a position with Lone Star Youth Winds, a $475 tuition payment will be required to secure the student musician’s place in the ensemble. Season tuition assistance may be available for those who qualify. Students who have not completed payment by the December 12, 2026 deadline will be notified their position is being filled by an alternate musician.
Application Form:
This application form requires a website link of your video audition submission.
2026-2027 Youth Winds Audition Application FormResults:
Invitations to join the Lone Star Youth Winds will be sent out via email.