SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Symphony Orchestra tackles major works from standard orchestra literature, as well as contemporary arrangements, and more recently written orchestra pieces. Student and adult musicians' playing experience ranges from seven to many years.
Quick Information
Rehearsals:
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Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | January 16 - March 12
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Rehearsals for Winter 2024 will take place at Chief Sealth International High School
Concert
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Friday, March 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Chief Sealth International High School
Cost:
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Students K-12: FREE!
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Adults: $180 total for the Winter and Spring 2024 Sessions
Placement Auditions for those new to the Symphony Orchestra:
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Musicians new to WSCO or new to the Symphony Orchestra are asked to play for 1-2 conductors or coaches at the start of the session.
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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.
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You may request an audition at the time of registration. Auditions for the Winter/Spring 2024 session are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
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For placement in the Symphony Orchestra, please be prepared to play:
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2 Major scales of your choice (2 octaves)
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2 Minor scales of your choice (2 octaves)
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2 minutes of your choice of excerpts, or a piece you have prepared.
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Expect some sight-reading (which will be an excerpt of the current repertoire)