All Caribbean Youth Orchestra

Island Talent Unified Through Music

Our 2023 Workshop was successfully completed in early July. Please check back soon for our next workshop.
The below is to show the typical process.

ACYO 2023 Application


To apply for ACYO 2023, there are three steps:

  1. Download and complete the application form.
  2. Submit the application form along with all the supporting documentation to acyo2023@gmail.com
  3. Pay the €100 (euro) application fee via PayPal.

Here are the details:

1. Download and Complete the Application Form
Download our 2023 ACYO Application pdf here.
Please fill out and sign all the fields on the form.

2. Submit the application form along with all the supporting documentation
As part of your application you need to submit the following:

i. Audition
Applicants are required to do a virtual audition. For this audition you need to submit the following:
Two contrasting pieces, demonstrating your ability on your instrument
Any major and minor scale + arpeggio, ascending and descending, two octaves. 
Please upload your video to YouTube and send a link in the body of the email with your application.

NOTE: Educational Partners are allowed to recommend students without an audition, however, the remainder of the application must be fully completed.

ii. Submit a recent color photograph in JPEG format. Send this as an attachment to the application email.

iii. A letter of recommendation from a sponsoring organization (such as a school or music program). Send as a Microsoft Word or pdf file as an attachment to the application email.

iv. A biography of maximum 150 words, providing some background information on the applicant and their musical experience. Send as a Microsoft Word or pdf file as an attachment to the application email.

Applications and supporting documentation must be sent to acyo2023@gmail.com

3. Pay the €100 (euro) application fee
Please click below to pay the €100 (euro) application fee via PayPal. A few things to note:
  • Please include your name or email in the notes
  • Please send the confirmation of payment from PayPal in your application email to acyo2023@gmail.com
  • The payment goes to our sister organization: info.ensembledumonde@gmail.com

Please pay here:




The Deadline to Apply is May 1st, 2023
Late applications will only be considered on a per-case basis.