AUDITION

Instrumentalists are invited to audition for the Metropolitan Orchestra @ Montgomery College.

Auditions for the 2010-2011 season will be held on the date listed below. Email manager@metropolitanorchestramc.org to schedule an audition.

• Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 10-1 p.m. and from 2-4 p.m.

What to Expect:

• 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.

• A short sight-reading excerpt will be provided.

• Each audition will be no longer than 15 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.

• Musicians not enrolling for college credit are required to audition at least once a year and may participate at no cost. Rolling auditions will be held for those not seeking college credit.

Email questions regarding auditions or the Metropolitan Orchestra  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 2010-2011 season with rehearsals held Monday evenings following the College’s academic calendar. The first rehearsal of the 2010-2011 season will be Monday, August 30, 2010. Read About for more rehearsal and performance information.

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