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 summer prior to the concert season, which runs from August 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 8 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 or older. High school students or younger are encouraged to audition for the Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestra.
AUDITION INFORMATION
The Alpharetta Symphony is pleased to announce an opening for the 2024-25 season! This season is packed with legendary pieces that any lover of classical music will enjoy. You’ll also be able to collaborate with other likeminded music lovers as you take stage and perform. We are currently auditioning for:
To schedule your audition time, fill out this form: forms.gle/rEsxM4XFj74jwT6w6.
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 2024-25 Season are as follows:
The Magical Music of Harry Potter: September 6 at 7:30pm at Alpharetta Methodist Church and September 8 at 3:00pm at Union Hill Park
Wanderlust: November 1 at 7:30pm at Alpharetta Methodist Church
An Alpharetta Holiday: December 1 at 3:00pm at Innovation Academy, Alpharetta
Love and Light: February 21 at 7:30pm at Alpharetta Methodist Church
The Unfinished Symphony: April 25 at 7:30pm at Alpharetta Methodist Church
An Ode to America: May 26 at Brooke Street Park, Alpharetta
A Night at the Opera: May 30 at 7:30pm at Alpharetta Methodist Church
Being a Member
Absences
Section musicians are permitted one absence per concert cycle and principals are permitted one absence per semester, 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.