Orchestra Auditions

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Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Claremont Concert Orchestra!

Join the orchestra in 2023-24 to perform Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Dvořák’s 8th Symphony, and many other great works.

Spring 2024 Auditions

If you are interested in joining the CCO in the spring, contact Prof. Cubek before the beginning of the semester to make an appointment. The audition materials will be the same as those used in Fall ’23 (see below).

Fall 2023 Auditions

Fall 2023 auditions are scheduled to take place in person during orientation week and the first day of the fall semester. All students who haven’t participated in the CCO before are required to audition. Former orchestra members are not required to audition; however, they are welcome to do so if they would like their prior seating assignment to be reconsidered.

  • Audition materials consist of a short piece of your choice (up to 7 minutes) and the following excerpts from the repertoire that the orchestra will perform in 2023-24.
  • 2023-24 Audition Excerpts
  • Click here to sign up for an audition time.
  • To schedule an audition after Aug. 28, 2023, contact Prof. Cubek directly (email addresses provided below)
  • In-person orchestra auditions are scheduled to take place in room PAC 118 of the Scripps College Performing Arts Center. A map of the building can be found here.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We are aware that the days before the semester begins can be hectic and completely understand that many students may not have the time to adequately practice before their audition. We will certainly take into account the challenging circumstances while listening to each student. The CCO is a welcoming community and the audition process reflects this. Our main goal is to get to know every student and hear them play so we can determine the seating.

If you have questions, please contact Prof. Cubek at dcubek@scrippscollege.edu or dcubek@g.hmc.edu