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 2011-2012 season will take place on:
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 3:30 PM - 9 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, fill out an Application Form and submit via email or mail using the instructions provided.
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.