Community orchestras schedule auditions

The Flower Mound Community Orchestras will hold auditions for all three orchestras on Sunday, August 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Auditions will be held in the choir room at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road, Flower Mound.

The Preparatory Orchestra is open to musicians of all ages with 2 to 4 years of experience on their instruments. Emphasis will be placed on technical development and control, and rhythmic accuracy.

The Progressive Orchestra is open to musicians of all ages with 5 to 7 or more years of experience. The performing level should be intermediate to advanced. Musicians should bring a written document listing their name, contact information, musical experience and training.

String candidates for the Progressive Orchestra must have experience playing in the 3rd to 5th positions. The Preparatory and Progressive orchestras have a need especially for French Horn and Trombone players.

Family participation is welcome and encouraged in both orchestras.

The Symphony Orchestra is an adult orchestra, open to musicians at least 18 years of age with an advanced level of experience on their instruments. There is a particular need for orchestral strings – violins, violas, celli, basses.

To schedule an audition, visit http://www.fmco.org/auditions/aud_sched.php?Ensemble=A.

For more information on auditions, contact Dr. Paul Bonneau, Music Director, at [email protected].