Quick Information

Regular Rehearsals:

• Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:45 PM 

• Winter/Spring rehearsals will begin January 21st, with placement auditions and music pick-up on January 14th

• Rehearsals and take place at Chief Sealth High School

Concert​

• Concert dates: March 24th & May 19th, 6:00 pm

• Chief Sealth High School Auditorium

• Concert attire is all black

Placement Auditions for those new to the Debut Orchestra:

• Musicians new to WSCO or new to the Debut Orchestra are asked to play for the conductor or one of the coaches at the start of the season.

• Auditions will take place on Tuesday, January 7th at Chief Sealth High School

• Placement auditions by arrangement. To schedule an audition, contact info@wscorchestras.org

• To participate in the Debut Orchestra you should be able to:

1. Play C, G, D, F and B-flat major scales (one octave)

2. Play a prepared short excerpt. The "excerpt" can be anything! About 20 measures: from a piece you are currently playing, from a book of etudes, from your friend's clarinet book... whatever you are comfortable performing.

3. Read music for your instrument

4. Read and play eighth note rhythms

5. Strings:

Violin and Viola - play in first position; play in third position recommended

Cello - play in first position; play in fourth position recommended

Bass - be comfortable with shifting

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Cost:

• Students K-12: FREE!

• Adult fee: $75 for Fall session, $150 for Winter/Spring session

Conductor: Rachel Nesvig

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Music Selection:

Winter/Spring 2020 music:

• Aragonaise

• Engines of Resistance

• When you Wish Upon a Star

• Over the Waves

• Jazzy Little Brown Jug

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