2006-2007 Season Auditions
Join the SVSO!
The Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra has openings for the following volunteer positions:
- All String sections
- Principal Oboe
- Second Oboe
- Third Oboe/English Horn
- Second Bassoon
We are also auditioning for Principal Second Violin and Principal Cello.
Membership in the orchestra is open to qualified players; previous orchestral experience is preferred. All interested players must audition.
The audition consists of:
- two contrasting selections of your choice, totaling 6-7 minutes (accompanist not required. However, if you wish to play with an accompanist, you must provide one.) and
- two orchestral excerpts of your choice from the standard repertoire (orchestral works of Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, etc.).
Please call the SVSO office to schedule an audition. Contact the symphony office at 847-679-9501 x3014 or e-mail info@svso.org for more information.
Information about the SVSO
The SVSO is a 65+ piece community orchestra made up of talented non-professionals with selected professional support. It presents 4-5 concerts a year of exciting, demanding standard orchestral repertoire. Rehearsals are held weekly, on Thursdays, from 7:30pm-10:00pm, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. Remaining concerts in the 2006-2007 season are: January 28, 2007; March 25, 2007; and May 20, 2007. |
