HYS accepts students through grade 12 only. There are certain age requirements for entrance into each of our programs. The table below outlines age eligibility. HYS does not make exceptions to age eligibility.
| Group | You Must Be This Age to Join in the year you are auditioning/registering |
| Youth Symphony I (YSI) | 13 years old before January 1st |
| Youth Symphony II (YSII) | 12 years old before January 1st |
| Concert Orchestra (CO) | 10 years old before January 1st |
| Concert String Orchestra (CSO) | 8 years old before August 1st |
| String Orchestra Ensemble (SOE) | 8 years old before August 1st |
| Intermediate String Ensemble (ISE) | 8 years old before August 1st |
| Beginning String Ensemble (BSE) | 8 years old before August 1st |
| Boys & Girls Club Band (BGCB) | 10 – 18 years old |
| Music4Kids (M4K) |
7 – 10 years old |