La Porte, IN The LaPorte County Symphony and Music Director Philip Bauman announces auditions for the 2007-2008 season will take place September 4, 2007.
The orchestra is seeking qualified musicians to fill the vacancies in the following string positions: concertmaster, assistant principal second violin, assistant principal viola, section cello and section violin. In the brass section, the orchestra has positions for French horn, trumpet and bass trombone. Vocalists who would like to be considered for solo roles in classical and popular repertory are also invited to audition.
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra has a unique apprentice program, which places highly skilled high school students along side of seasoned professionals. These paid positions offer advanced and motivated students a chance to learn first hand the discipline, motivation, character and musicianship necessary to perform at a professional level. A limited number of Student Apprentice positions are available. A private teacher recommendation is requested to secure an audition time. Please contact the LCSO Personnel Manager for more information and availability.
The 2007-2008 season will feature a Children's concert, two classical concerts, chamber concert, and an April pops concert. Notable works this season include Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven, the Tchaikovsky violin concerto performed by Isabel Ong, the 2007 Florence Andrew Young Artist Competition winner, the world premiere of "Indiana Suite" by Indiana composer Carl Linden and Carmina Burana by Carl Orff.
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is a per service orchestra offering contracts on an annual basis offering over 12 concerts and 40 services per season. All positions are paid and mileage is paid for non-La Porte County residents. The 60 piece orchestra, led by music director Philip Bauman includes musicians from Michigan City, La Porte, Chesterton, Valparaiso, Merrillville, South Bend and Michigan. The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 35th season of bringing the joy of live music to residents of La Porte County and the surrounding areas.
More information, including specific audition requirements may be found at www.LCSO.net or by contacting Lee Rardin, personnel manager at personnel@lcso.net Musicians must sign up for an audition time in advance, preferably online or through email.
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For additional article information contact:
Cheryl Ferguson
Executive Director
LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra
P.O. Box 563
LaPorte,IN 46352
www.lcso.net
219-362-9020