If you play a musical instrument,
YOU are the reason we exist!
The South Texas Symphonic Orchestra invites classically trained musicians to play with other skilled musicians simply for the love of music. It is a volunteer, auditioned orchestra for musicians eighteen years of age or older.
There are openings for the following instruments:
CLICK HERE to fill out an audition application.
THE AUDITION
For your audition, you will be asked to play three things:
1. prepared selection from our list below, and
2. a 30-60 second piece of music of your choice that shows your range and skill. Click below on the link that corresponds to your instrument and print it off.
3. A piece to read at sight.
Judges will consider all aspects of your
performance before assigning chairs.
THEN WHAT?
After all auditions have taken place, you will be
notified which concerts you have been selected to play.
You will be given a rehearsal schedule and be asked
to make a commitment to attend all rehearsals and
play for all concerts assigned up to the full season
if needed. You should expect to attend four to
five rehearsals before each concert.
Information regarding rehearsals:
All rehearsals will be from 7:00 - 9:00 PM (15 minute break) on Monday nights. As with any fine orchestra,
you'll be expected to have your music prepared
before you arrive for the first rehearsal.
Most concerts will be on a Sunday at 3:00 PM.
CLICK HERE to fill out an application form.
Once you fill out the application you will be
sent further instructions. Click on your instrument
below to print off your music. Good luck!
Primary Instruments:
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Percussion
Harp
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Piano
Auxiliary Instruments:
If any of these are your exclusive instrument, please select a corresponding instrument above for your audition music.
Bass Clarinet
Contra-bassoon
English Horn
