Audition Information
Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra Program
All auditions will be heard by Gregory Ruffer, Music Department Chair, Stephen P. Brown, Principal Conductor, and Catherine Michelsen, Associate Conductor.
String, wind and percussion students will receive feedback on their performance from music faculty and placed in the ensemble that best suits their skill level.
Upcoming Auditions
Tues., June 5, 5:30-8 p.m.
Thurs., June 7, 5:30-8 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 13, 5:30-8 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 14, 5:30-8 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 15, 5:30-8 p.m.
What should you bring to your audition?
1. The Audition Rubric: the "Judges Score Sheet"
2. A $15 audition fee. (Cash, personal check or credit card accepted.)
3. Instrument
4. Audition Excerpts and solo piece.
Audition Requirements
Please call 813.222.1002 or email music@strazcenter.org for more information or to schedule an audition. For frequently asked questions, click here.
Audition Excerpts
Patel Conservatory Chamber Orchestra (Advanced Players)
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Percussion
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello/Bass
Prelude Strings and Intermezzo Orchestra (Beginning to Intermediate Players)
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass