Auditioning for WMCO
The primary goal of the WMCO is to offer students the opportunity to further their musical abilities through performance and collaboration. Membership is a family venture and parents are expected to assist with concert operations, public relations and fundraising.
Upon acceptance into the WMCO, musicians are expected to:
- Attend all weekly rehearsals (Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, VA.)
- Come to rehearsals prepared to perform their best, having practiced individual parts outside of the weekly rehearsal.
- Attend dress rehearsals and concerts as outlined in the schedule.
For more general information about WMCO, including tuition, visit the "About" section (link on left).
Audition Information
Auditions for the WMCO 2010-11 season will take place on:
Saturday, May 29, 2010, 9 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 7 PM – 10 PM
(Additional auditions will be available in the summer for any unfilled positions. These positions will be posted on the website.)
Location:
Episcopal High School in Pendleton Hall/Ainslie Arts Center, 3900 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA
To arrange an audition, call the Orchestra’s office at 703-799-8229 or send an email to wmpa@earthlink.net. When sending an email, be sure to include a telephone number so that the Orchestra’s administrator can call to set up the audition time.
The Music Director will telephone each person receiving an audition not later than June 13 to notify him/her of the audition’s results.
Interested applicants should be prepared to perform the following audition material:
Scales: Violin/Viola/Cello – C, G & F Major and C & G melodic minor (2 octaves). Bass – same as above (1 – 2 octaves).
Prepared Solo: Solo representing the student’s highest level of performance. Memorization is not required. A copy of the music must be provided to the audition adjudicators; the music will be returned immediately following the audition.
Sight reading: Music will be provided by WMCO at the time of audition.