DEBUT

ORCHESTRA

Led by Rachel Nesvig, the Debut orchestra is a learning group of students and adults with one to three years experience. Repertoire includes music ranging from classical to contemporary. This is a full orchestra including strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.

Quick Information

Regular Rehearsals:

Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:45 PM
Rehearsals and take place at Chief Sealth High School

Concert

Concerts take place at 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 prior to the beginning of each session at Chief Sealth High School
Placement auditions by arrangement. To schedule an audition, contact
To participate in the Debut Orchestra you should be able to:

Play C, G, D, F and B-flat major scales (one octave)
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.
Read music for your instrument
Read and play eighth note rhythms
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

Cost:

Students K-12: FREE!
Adult fee: $75 for Fall session, $150 for Winter/Spring session

Conductor: Rachel Nesvig

CONTACT