The Bozeman Symphony is currently holding auditions for the 2016-2017 concert season.  The Bozeman Symphony orchestra is known as “the cornerstone of arts and culture in the Gallatin Valley” and a source of tremendous pride throughout our community.  Bozeman Symphony musicians are part of a winning team that regularly attracts over three percent of the greater metropolitan population of our community.

 

As a Symphony musician you will perform for sold-out audiences, grow as a musician, play exciting repertoire, engage as a community member, and perform on stage with extraordinary guest artists. Our regular concert season runs September-April with performances in September 2016, October 2016, December 2016, February 2017, March 2017 & April 2017.  Positions in the Orchestra are paid – more information available upon request.  Choir positions are volunteer based.

 

Current Openings - Orchestra

All String Sections – Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Winds, Brass, Percussion – based on availability, inquire for more information

Principal positions – based on availability, inquire for more information

 

General Audition Requirements:

-String Instruments – orchestral auditions are held at the Bozeman Symphony office by appointment.  Auditions last about 15 minutes and we ask that you bring in a prepared piece that demonstrates your ability/talent.  Please be prepared to play a scale of your choosing and some sight reading may be required.

-Wind/Brass/Percussion – Please call the office for current openings and audition requirements.

 

Current Openings – Symphonic Choir

Sopranos, Tenors & Basses (no openings for altos)

 

Choir auditions for the 2016-2017 concert season will take place on Monday, August 29, 2016. 

 

SIGN UP ONLINE FOR CHOIR AUDITIONS BY VISITING http://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054da5a823ab9-bozeman1

The brief audition will consist of:

1. My Country 'Tis Of Thee, sung a capella (keys:sop=Ab, alto=Db, tenor=F, bass=Db)

2. Vocalises up and down your range to assess upper/lower range, voice quality, blendability, intonation, etc.

3. Simple scales to sight-read to assess music-reading ability

 

Please show up 5 minutes early to fill out an audition form.

Auditions are CLOSED for altos – we will be accepting no new altos for this coming season.

If accepted, you will be expected to purchase concert attire (women approx. $65, men $100)

 

For additional information or to schedule an audition, please contact the Bozeman Symphony at info@bozemansymphony.org or 406-585-9774.  Auditions will be ongoing until sections are filled.  Once positions are filled, players can be added to our wait/substitute player list.