Adult Chamber Orchestra

• Orchestra - $100 per semester.
  Rehearsals are once per week for 2 hours.
  Weekly rehearsals and two performances per semester.
  
  
• Eligibility: Orchestra acceptance will be determined by audition results. Applicants for the Adult Chamber Orchestra must meet the following requirements:
  
  • Adult Orchestra participants must be at least 18 years of age.
    
  • Participants must have enough time outside of rehearsals to prepare the music.
  
  
• Rehearsal Dates and Times: Mondays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Location: Bachus Conservatory, 12233 RR 620 N #305, Austin, TX 78750


• Calendar: Rehearsal and Performance Calendar.

Auditions

• What you will need for your audition:
  • Two pieces of your choice that demonstrate your best playing abilities:
  • The pieces should be contrasting, one lyrical and one technical
  • For pieces written with piano accompaniment, you may provide your own accompanist. If you do not have an accompanist, we might be able to provide an accompanist. Please contact us for more information if you need an accompanist.
  • Memorization is not required.
  • A music stand and chair are provided, but double bass players should bring their own stool.
  • Percussion applicants should prepare one (concert) snare drum solo and one marimba solo. A concert snare drum and 4.3 octave marimba will be provided. Percussion applicants must bring appropriate sticks and mallets.
  
  
• Audition Dates and Times:
  • Bachus Conservatory is currently holding open auditions for the Spring 2015 semester.
  If you are interested in auditioning during open auditions please contact us to schedule an audition. Audition videos may be submitted for those unable to make any audition times. Please click here for details about video submissions.
  
  
• Click Here to Request an Audition