JOIN THE ALPHARETTA SYMPHONY
ABOUT AUDITIONS
Are you an instrumentalist looking for a place to do what you love? Join the Alpharetta Symphony! Our orchestra is comprised of amateurs and local professional musicians who are passionate about music. Some positions are paid, while others are volunteer. If you are interested in joining, please see the information below regarding requesting a private audition.
Auditions for the Alpharetta Symphony are generally held each August prior to the concert season, which runs from September through May; however, an audition can be scheduled throughout the season. Read more about rehearsals, becoming a member, and dues below.
The concert season includes approximately 6 concert events with music ranging from challenging orchestral works of great composers to holiday classics and popular music. Opportunities to play in smaller chamber ensembles are also available.
In order to audition for the Alpharetta Symphony, you must be 18 years of age of older. High school students or younger are encouraged to audition for the Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestra.
AUDITION INFORMATION
For the 2023-24 Season, we are seeking talented musicians for regular and sublist musicians. Currently we are looking to fill the position of Associate Concertmaster (paid) and various string players.
To schedule an audition or inquire about the sublist, please fill out the form below or email music@alpharettasymphony.org.
NOTE: It’s preferable that wind instrumentalists have access to the common auxiliary instruments of their family type (ie. piccolo, bass clarinet, contrabassoon, English horn, A or E-flat clarinet, etc.). All percussionists must have reasonable access to smaller auxiliary instruments (ie. snare, woodblock, cymbals, castanets, triangle, toms, etc.)
Interested in learning more? Please fill out this form and a member of our team will get back to you.
REHEARSAL AND CONCERT INFORMATION
Rehearsals take place on Thursdays from 7:00-9:30pm from September to May at Preston Ridge Community Center (next to the Alpharetta YMCA).
Concert dates for the 2023-24 Season are as follows:
Rhapsody in Blue Turns 100: September 15 at 8:00pm at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony: November 3 at 8:00pm at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
An Alpharetta Holiday: December 1 and 2 at Venue TBD
Girls on Fire: A Celebration of Women in Music: February 23 at 8:00pm at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5: April 19 at 8:00pm at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
An Ode to America: May 27 at 8:00pm at Brooke Street Park, Alpharetta
Being a Member
Absences
Section musicians are permitted two absences and principals are permitted one absence per concert cycle, excluding dress rehearsals, which are mandatory for all.
SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED
Musicians must bring a solid-backed, black music stand to rehearsals and concerts and please bring a stand light with batteries if you will need. Concert dress will be determined for each performance and communicated internally.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
The cost to join is $100 per year or $50 per semester (Fall Semester = September-December, Spring Semester = January-May). You can pay your membership dues using the button below.