Thank you for your interest in Young Audiences of Houston (YAH).  Our roster of artists is carefully selected, with artists/ ensembles chosen on the basis of artistic excellence and their ability to effectively communicate with students, teachers, and other artists. 

In order to become a YAH roster artist/ ensemble, please:

1. Familiarize yourself with YAH, our mission, and our programs.

2. Complete the YAH New (Artist Application-download here) and mail it to

Young Audiences of Houston
Attn: Mary Mettenbrink, Education & Program Director
1800 St. James Place, Suite 303
Houston, TX 77056

Include any additional information with the application (i.e. reviews, photos, etc.) that will provide us with a fuller picture of your work.  In addition, performance-based artists are asked to submit either a video or audio of a recent performance.  Keep in mind that support materials will enhance your application; however the materials submitted will not be returned to you.  You are required to submit a resume and names of 3 references.

3. Send a list of dates/ locations where you/your ensemble will be performing.  YAH appreciates an opportunity to view your program before scheduling a formal audition.

4. After you've completed steps 1 through 3, YAH staff and education committee members will review your materials.  Following this review, you may be contacted by YAH for an informal interview.  After completion of the interview, you may be asked for a formal audition.  If you are asked to audition, a date will be mutually agreed upon and your program will be scheduled at a school.  Artists/ensembles are not compensated for an audition.  The audience during an audition will consist of students, teachers, and YAH education committee members and staff.

5. The Education Committee and YAH staff that attends your audition will evaluate it based on overall presentation, educational content, and artistic quality.

6. The observers present during your audition will meet after your audition to decide upon a recommendation.  If your program is approved, your artist/ ensemble will receive accreditation for one year from YAH and will be invited to join the roster.  We regret that a far greater number of artists/ ensembles are auditioned that we can place on the roster.  YAH chooses the programming that is best suited to its needs, and many excellent programs are not admitted to the roster each year.

Thank you for your interest in Young Audiences of Houston.  Applications will be reviewed in February 2009 for inclusion in the 2010-2011 YAH catalog of programs & services. We look forward to receiving your application. 

Best Wishes!