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Come Play With Us!




​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 ONLY for the following instrument(s):


VIOLIN (three chairs open)​

VIOLA (four chairs open)

DOUBLE BASS (two chairs open)


CLICK HERE to fill out an audition application.


​THE AUDITION

​For your audition, you will be asked to play:

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.


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 receive

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





The South Texas Symphonic Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Email: info@stxso.com
P.O. Box 791734, San Antonio, tx 78279-1734