Auditions
Auditions for positions in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 in the Great Hall of the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on the University of Northern Iowa campus beginning at 9:00 a.m.
The following positions are available. Winds, brass and percussion are encouraged to audition for the sub list.
Section Violin 1
Section Violin 2
Section Viola
Section Cello
Interim Principal Bass
Section Bass
Oboe 3/auxiliary English Horn
Bassoon 2
Bassoon 3/Contrabassoon
Repertoire requirements for audition are listed here.
The WCFSO provides excerpts for string auditions only.
Download violin excerpts
Download viola excerpts
Download cello excerpts
Download bass excerpts
To schedule an audition time, or if you have any further questions, please call the WCFSO Personnel Manager, Renee Veenstra, at 319-277-2535 or contact her by email at personnel@wcfsymphony.org. For hard copy string excerpts, please contact the WCFSO office at the Gallagher-Bluedorn PAC, 319-273-3373.
Special Announcement
The rehearsal schedule for our May Add-On Concert with the Iowa Composer’s Forum has changed. It is now:
Thursday, May 8, 7:30-10pm, Great Hall
Saturday, May 10, 10:30am-1pm, Great Hall
Concert is at 2pm, with lunch served by the Friends at 1pm
Rehearsal Schedules
Download the current rehearsal schedule and notes here.
Download final rehearsal dates for the 2007-08 season here.
(revised 12/03/2007)
Download updates on weather-related announcements here.
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Comp Policy
Musicians playing a classical concert may receive up to two (2) Zone 3 complimentary tickets. A player’s list will be provided to the box office the week of the first rehearsal for that concert. Tickets must be picked up. There are no complimentary holds unless special arrangements have been made with the symphony office.
Zone upgrades are available by paying the difference between the cost of a Zone 3 ticket and the Zone in which seats are desired. To upgrade complimentary tickets please contact the box office at 319-273-4TIX or 1-877-549-7469 weekdays 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. or 1 1/2 hours prior to the concert.
Family Concert Comp Ticket Policy: Musicians playing the concert may receive up to two (2) complimentary student tickets with the purchase of one (1) adult ticket. All seats are general admission. Tickets may be purchased at the GBPAC box office. The telephone number is 273-4TIX (toll-free 877-549-7469), weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and one hour before the concert.
Recordings
Recordings of WCFSO performances are available for you to download here.
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