BSO to host 2016-17 season auditions

The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra is always looking for new members, and annual auditions will be held Sunday, Aug. 21 at Bainbridge Performing Arts.

The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra is always looking for new members, and annual auditions will be held Sunday, Aug. 21 at Bainbridge Performing Arts.

The BSO has current openings for English horn, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, violin, viola and double bass. Players of all other instruments are encouraged to audition for the substitute musician list.

BSO rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at BPA. The 2016-17 concert season lineup is expected to be announced soon.

Auditioning musicians are requested to arrive 15 minutes ahead of their appointment and look for signs to the warm-up and audition rooms. Those auditioning should prepare two contrasting works of their choice that display the depth of their musical sensitivity and range of technical ability. Musicians should come prepared to play a total of five to eight minutes of music.

Sight-reading for all instruments will be requested; music will be provided on site. Those interested in auditioning for principal positions will be asked to prepare excerpts.

All parties interested in securing an audition appointment are encouraged to contact BSO manager Larry Telles at BSOManager@bainbridgeperformingarts.org.