Rehearsals and Auditions


Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic rehearses every Sunday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. throughout the concert season.

Most rehearsals are held at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, VA.

Upcoming Audition Opportunity:

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will be auditioning percussionists for the Philharmonic’s Principal Percussion position Saturday, August 28, 2:30 PM, at Bishop Ireton H.S. This is a paid position. The person selected will begin immediately.

- For the requirements page, click here

- To see WMP performance obligations, click here


Those wishing to audition should submit a resume to the following address:
      Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
      P.O. Box 120
      Mount Vernon, VA 22121-0120

Upon receipt of the resume, participants will be contacted and provided with an audition time.  For more information about auditioning for WMP, contact Music Director Ulysses S. James at (703) 799-8229 or wmpa@earthlink.net