AUDITION

 

Needed: Violins and string bass musicians for the Masterwork Festival, June 17-22, 2013. Email manager@metropolitanorchestramc.org. Include short resume of your musical experience.

 

Instrumentalists are invited to audition for the Orchestras @ Montgomery College. Audition dates for the 2013-2014 season are Saturday, June 8, 2013, and Saturday, August 17, 2013, from 2-4 pm. Email manager@metropolitanorchestramc.org to schedule.

What to Expect and What to Bring:

  • Instrumentalists will prepare two pieces of music of contrasting style (these may include concerti movements, etudes, solo pieces, orchestral excerpts, etc.) that display the full potential of the player's abilities. Total duration no more than 7 minutes.

  • No accompaniment is necessary.

  • Bring 1 copy of your prepared music.

  • A basic sight-reading excerpt will be provided.

  • Each audition will be no longer than 10 minutes.

General Information:

  • All musicians, new and returning, must audition.

  • Conductor's approval through an audition is required before enrolling for college credit.

  • Pending audition results, some students may be required to take lessons through the college or privately in order to participate in the orchestra.

  • Community musicians are welcome.

Email questions regarding auditions to manager@metropolitanorchestramc.org

 

After the fall semester begins, auditions will be held on Mondays between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Email manager@metropolitanorchestramc.org to schedule an audition.

 

Musicians not available to audition on Mondays should contact manager@metropolitanorchestramc.org to make special arrangements.
 

Four performances will be held over the 2013-2014 season with rehearsals held Monday evenings following the College’s academic calendar. The first rehearsal of the 2013-2014 season will be Monday, August 26, 2013. Read About for more rehearsal and performance information.

 


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