High School Orchestra
- Orchestra - $300 per semester
Rehearsals are once per week for 1 1/2 hours.
Weekly rehearsals and one performance per semester.
An assessment of each applicant is required before an appropriate orchestral placement can be determined.
- Eligibility:
- Participants must be studying with a private teacher
- A letter of recommendation from the private teacher
- A playing level equivalent to UIL Class I recommended. A playing level equivalent to UIL Class III or higher required.
- To view the UIL Prescribed Music lists, click here, find your instrument under the "Event" criteria, and click Search.
- The UIL class references above are only a reference to a playing level. Any piece equivalent to this level is acceptable.
- 3-4 years playing experience recommended
- All students in public school, private school, charter school, and home school are eligible
- Rehearsal Dates and Times: Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Location: Bachus Conservatory, 12233 RR 620 N #305, Austin, TX 78750
- Calendar: Rehearsal and Performance Calendar.
Auditions
- What you will need for your audition:
- One piece of your choice that demonstrates your best playing abilities:
- If the piece is 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.
- The UIL class references above are only a reference to a playing level. Any piece equivalent to this level is acceptable.
- Memorization is not required.
- A music stand and chair are provided, but double bass players should bring their own stool.
- Percussion applicants should prepare both a (concert) snare drum and 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
