Come Play With Us!

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 opening for these following instruments:

VIOLIN
DOUBLE BASS

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.

Prior to the first rehearsal, all orchestra members are asked to pay a music fee of $35.00 to help cover music expenses. Most concerts will be on a Sunday at 3:00 PM. As a way to say thank you, all orchestra members will receive two complimentary tickets to each concert.

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: