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
Regular Rehearsals:
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Tuesdays, 7:15 to 9:15 PM
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Fall 2019 rehearsals will begin October 1st
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Rehearsals take place at Chief Sealth High School
Concert
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Tentative concert date: Friday, December 6th, 7:00 pm
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Chief Sealth High School Auditorium
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Concert attire is all black
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 the conductor or one of the coaches at the start of the season.
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Auditions will take place on Tuesday, September 24th at Chief Sealth High School.
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Placement auditions by arrangement. Contact info@wscorchestras.org
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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 current repertoire)
Cost:
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Students K-12: FREE!
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Adult fee: $75 for Fall session, $150 for Winter/Spring session
Conductor: Anna Wittstruck
Music Selection:
Fall 2019 music:
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Saint Saens - Bacchanale from Samson & Delilah
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Use Manchester Version
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Scroll down to "Sheet Music" then select the "Parts (38)" tab
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Bowed String parts:
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look for "Sheet Music" then select the "Arrangements and Transcriptions" tab. Scroll down to the "Flute 1/2" listing and select the "13 more" link for parts other than flute.
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Bowed String parts will be sent via email. Please contact manager@wscorchestras.org if you need a part but haven't received one yet.
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Scroll down to "Sheet Music" then select the "Parts (11)" tab
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Bowed String parts will be sent via email. Please contact manager@wscorchestras.org if you need a part but haven't received one yet.
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Bizet - Carmen Suite 1: Les Toreadors, Prelude and Aragonaise, Intermezzo, Seguedille, Les dragons d'Alcala
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Scroll down to "Sheet Music" then select the "Parts (14)" tab
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Bowed String parts include the WHOLE suite:
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Bizet - Carmen Suite 2: Danse Boheme (#11)
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Scroll down to "Sheet Music" then select the "Parts (13) tab
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Bowed String part pdfs include the WHOLE suite (only need Danse Boheme):
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