Auditions
We accept musicians by audition. We offer:
Four full orchestra concerts Two chamber orchestra concerts Performances with professional soloists An annual concerto competition for soloists Performance tours every two years (summer 2009, 2011) A varied and challenging musical repertoire A CD recording every year
Auditions will be held by appointment throughout the year as vacancies in various sections demand, at
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church 19 South Tenth Street Philadelphia, PA (Directions)
To schedule an audition contact Board President Carol Brown through our e-mail address, info@philadelphiasinfonia.com or call her any weekday at 215-248-5814.
Applicants should be prepared to:
- Play two contrasting movements of a Concerto or Sonata without an accompanist. (Percussionists should prepare an appropriate solo work/etude.) "Contrasting" refers to one technical movement and one slower or musical movement. No applicant will play an entire concerto during the audition.
- Sight-read music provided to them.
- Perform major scales up to 4 flats and 4 sharps.
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