Welcome to the Calos Youth Orchestra Website. If you are looking for information about participating in Calos this year, please peruse our website and/or contact

Amanda Joseph (Executive Director) – at calos.office@gmail.com

Grant Etchegary (Artistic Director) – at getchegary@gmail.com

If you are a member or a parent of a member looking for access to the sheet music for this coming 2025-2026 season, please visit the “Members” page after September 3, 2025. Contact us for the password.

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Audition / Playing Interview Overview

We look forward to hearing from all young musicians interested in playing with the Calos Youth Orchestras this fall.

Live Interviews: Click on this link for more information

Recorded Interviews: Click on this link for more information

Here are some guidelines that you can use to help you prepare for your Interview.

  1. Interested musicians can reach us at calos.office@gmail.com or fill out the Interview Request Form on our website. We will contact you shortly afterward.
  2. All interested musicians should access the Interview material that is posted on the Orchestra’s website. www.calosmusic.ca. Download and print the information PDF for your instrument. If you have any problems with this, please contact getchegary@gmail.com
  3. Prepare for the Interview. If you are taking private lessons, consult with your teacher for help preparing. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Grant Etchegary at getchegary@gmail.com. We are here to help.
  4. For the live interview option, the whole process will take no longer than fifteen minutes. During this time, you will have the opportunity to perform for and speak with the artistic team of the Calos Youth Orchestras. The audition panel is extremely friendly, and the audition experience is very casual. Though it might be easy to say, there is no reason to be nervous.

More information regarding the Interview process and orchestral excerpts can be found here.