Quick Information

Rehearsals:

• Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:45 PM | October 3 - December 4, 2023

• Rehearsals for Fall 2023 will take place at Chief Sealth International High School

 

Concert:​​

• The Fall 2023 Concert will be on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Chief Sealth International High School

 

Placement Auditions for those new to the Debut Orchestra:

• Musicians new to WSCO or new to the Debut Orchestra are asked to play for 1-2 conductors or coaches at the start of the session.

• Auditions are informal and serve as an opportunity for us to meet you and help find the ensemble that will best fit your current playing ability. Musicians are only required to audition once but are always welcome to re-audition at the start of any session, should they wish to switch ensembles. 

• You may request an audition at the time of registration. Fall 2023 session are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

• 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: $90 for the Fall 2023 session

 

Conductor: Rachel Nesvig

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