Photography by Shaya Lyon

Audition FAQs

Do I have to pay the application/audition fee?

Yes. If you plan to participate with SCO for any part of a season. We need an updated application form and application fee to hold your place.

I am unable to create a YouTube link, what should I do?

If you are able to create a YouTube video, please contact us at info@seattlecollaborativeorchestra.org

Who will see my audition video?

As long as you make your YouTube video unlisted, only SCO adjudicators will be able to access the video. See the (audition instruction link).

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable clothing that would be considered business casual.

When will we know the results of the auditions and when do rehearsals start?

Audition results will be communicated within a week of your submitted video.

What if I do not get placed in SCO?

We wish we could invite everyone into the Seattle Collaborative Orchestra. Our goal is to have 30 student, 30 community, and 30 professional musicians in SCO. Because there is limited rehearsal time, students/community musicians will be admitted on their playing ability that will provide ALL musicians a successful experience. This is a professional training orchestra and students/community members are expected to perform with this in mind. Please consider auditioning again if you do not get in this year.

How many rehearsals are there per concert?

7 rehearsals for each concert

How do we get music?

Music will be emailed to you as a PDF. You are expected to print music or have it available for viewing.