Being a part of the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra is an enviable position. The level of musicianship, the obvious camaraderie, and the pure fun the musicians have on stage is palpable. And having a conductor with the professionalism and talent of Marlene Pauley makes the package complete.
Rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:30 and select Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 9:30 at Wayzata Community Church. No rehearsals are held in December, or between May and August. A full concert and rehearsal schedule will be available in early July 2018.
We are currently auditioning for violin, viola and cello, plus sub list for all instruments.
SAVE THE DATE!
2018-19 Season Auditions:
September 9, 2018 from 12:00-3:00 pm
Wayzata Community Church
Please submit the application at the bottom of this page to get started.
Our personnel manager, Courtney Semke, will contact you to discuss the audition process and possibly schedule an audition. Auditions are held throughout the year with the music director and appropriate member(s) of the orchestra.
Open permanent positions: Violin, Viola and Cello
Open substitute positions: all instruments
Click on these links to download the excerpts for your instrument:
Violin:
Brahms – Double Concerto
Elgar – Enigma Variations
Mozart – Symphony No. 39 Excerpt 3 & 6
Viola:
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 Excerpts 1 & 2
Berlioz – Roman Carnival
Mozart – Symphony No. 40
Cello:
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 Excerpts 1, 2 & 5
Verdi – Requiem
Bass:
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 Excerpts 1, 2 & 3
Verdi – La forza del destino
Flute:
Bizet – Carman
Brahms – Symphony No. 4
Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Saint-Saenz – Carnival of the Animals
Oboe:
Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 3 Excerpt 1
Rossini – La scala di seta Excerpts 1 & 2
Strauss – Don Juan Excerpts 1 & 3
Clarinet:
Beethoven – Symphony No. 6 Excerpts 1 & 2
Beethoven – Symphony No. 8
Mendelssohn – A Midsummer Night’s Dream Excerpt 1
Rimsky-Korsakov – Capriccio espagnol Excerpts 1 & 2
Bass Clarinet:
Strauss – Don Quixote Excerpts 2 & 4
Bassoon:
Mozart – The Marriage of Figaro Excerpt 1
Rimsky-Korsakov – Scheherazade Excerpts 1 & 2
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4 Excerpts 2 & 3
Horn:
Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 Excerpts 1 & 2
Strauss – Till Eulenspiegel lustige Streiche Excerpt 1
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5 Excerpt 1
Trumpet:
Bach – Christmas Oratorio
Beethoven – Lenore Overture No. 3
Tchaikovsky – Nutcracker
Trombone:
Borodin – Polovtsian Dances Excerpt 1
Mozart – Requiem
Rimsky-Korsakov – Scheherazade Excerpt 1
Tuba:
Berlioz – Symphonie Fantastique Excerpt 2
Holst – The Planets Excerpts 1, 2, 3 & 4
Wagner – Ride of the Valkyries
WSO Member Application
Please fill out the form below to apply for WSO membership. We respect your privacy. Your personal information will never be used for any other purpose. Thank you!