Auditions

Scheduled Audition Dates

• Philadelphia Sinfonia Auditions
  Saturday, May 27, 2023 · St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Philadelphia Sinfonia is holding rolling auditions through the beginning of November. To register for an audition, please follow the link above and complete the online form. Sinfonia staff will be in touch with you directly to schedule your audition.

All instrumentalists are encourages to audition, with the following specific needs:

PSP: Openings in all sections except clarinet and percussion. Particular need for oboe and all brass.
PS: Limited openings available for bass, oboe, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, bass trombone, and tuba.
PSS (new beginner level strings only program for ages 10-16): All sections are encouraged to audition.

Requirements

Philadelphia Sinfonia Players & Philadelphia Sinfonia

Students should be prepared to perform the following:

• Perform 3-octave major scales up to 4 flats and 4 sharps.
• Play two contrasting movements of a concerto, sonata, or solo work.
  “Contrasting” refers to one technical movement and one slower or melodic movement. You can use movements from two different solo works. Your repertoire choices should display your highest level of technique and musicality.
• Percussionists should perform an appropriate solo work or etude on snare and timpani, and mallet keyboard if possible.
• Percussion and harp should also prepare an orchestral excerpt of your choice
• Sight-read music provided in the audition.

Philadelphia Sinfonia Strings

For students 10-16 years interested in our newest string ensemble:

• Perform 2-octave major scales up to 4 flats and 4 sharps.
• Play a piece that demonstrates your technical ability.
• Sight-read music provided in the audition.

Orchestra Placement

Placement into our orchestras is determined by the audition.

• Philadelphia Sinfonia (PS) – advanced orchestra, conducted by Gary D. White
• Philadelphia Sinfonia Players (PSP) – advanced-intermediate orchestra, conducted by Danielle Garrett
• Philadelphia Sinfonia Strings (PSS) – intermediate string ensemble, led by Beth Dzwil
• Philadelphia Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra (PSCO) – advanced string orchestra, conducted by Gary D. White

For questions regarding auditions, please contact us at info@philadelphiasinfonia.com.