Photography by Mark Edman

2023-24 Season

Seattle Collaborative Orchestra seeks motivated student and community musicians from across our region to participate and engage in our award-winning orchestra. We continue to have rolling auditions for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Trombone. See below for more info.

the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra Includes:

 
  1. High School Students (by video audition)

  2. University/college students or community musicians (by video audition)

  3. Professional musicians (selected by Artistic staff)

 

THREE (3) STEPS TO AUDITION

  1. STEP (1) Prepare audition video (scales, excerpt(s), solo). Download “unlisted” audition video to YouTube (click here for help)

2. STEP (2) Pay $45 application fee

(Payments through Neon pay include a 3.5% + $0.20 per transaction convenience fees)

If the application fee requirement makes it impossible or difficult for you to audition, please contact info@seattlecollaborativeorchestra.org to make other arrangements.

3. STEP (3) Fill out an online application AND add “unlisted” YouTube audition links to application.


WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VIDEO AUDITIONS?

  1. Only video recordings, uploaded to YouTube, will be accepted. (Contact info@seattlecollaborativeorchestra.org if this is not possible)

  2. Cell phone video recordings are acceptable.

  3. List your video as “unlisted” on YouTube! We cannot view “private” videos.

  4. For MORE information on how to audition, go to Audition Instructions

when will i receive my music?

  • Music will be available three weeks prior to first rehearsal

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

In alignment with Seattle Collaborative Orchestra's stated goals, it is the policy of SCO to provide all persons with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status or any characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Candidates of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color) communities are encouraged to apply.

Please contact us if you have any questions

orchestra@seattlecollaborativeorchestra.org