Auditions for 2021-2022 Season

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

As a community-based symphony orchestra, the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra consists of both paid and volunteer musicians. Individuals who wish to become a paid member or paid substitute must successfully pass an audition. We hold blind annual auditions for open seats and/or placement on the substitute list.

This season’s auditions will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from approximately 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. by appointment. The auditions will take place at Proctors, The Addy Orchestra room and Theatre. This is the 3rd-floor rehearsal space at Proctors.  Access is by the elevators across from Box Office on the main level.

Auditions are held before Music Director Glen Cortese and several orchestra members.

The following positions are currently open:

§  English horn                             English horn excerpts    

§  Viola (multiple seats)             Viola excerpts

§  Bass                                          Bass excerpts

We will also hold auditions for our substitute list. Musicians auditioning for the sub list should prepare and play a selection(s) of their choice that best demonstrates their level of musical performance. We suggest preparing one or more orchestral excerpts for part of your audition. Additionally, your performance should demonstrate contrasting musical performance styles (technical and lyrical).

Musicians who wish to perform on an unpaid basis may petition to join the orchestra without a formal audition.  Please send us a resume with your current address, contact information, music training, playing experience and at least one reference (teacher or SSSO member) who can be contacted for a recommendation, either by email  or ground mail to: Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra, Proctors, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305