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 for open positions. Read more about rehearsals and becoming a member below.
The concert season includes approximately 7-8 concert events with music ranging from challenging orchestral works of great composers to holiday classics and popular music. Some 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 Orchestras.
AUDITION INFORMATION
The Alpharetta Symphony is pleased to announce openings for the 2025-26 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:
Principal Trumpet (paid)
Section French Horn (unpaid)
2nd Trombone (unpaid)
Section Violin 1 (unpaid)
Section Violin 2 (unpaid)
Principal Viola (paid)
Assistant Principal Viola (paid)
Section Viola (unpaid)
Section Cello (unpaid)
Section Bass (unpaid)
Keyboard (unpaid)
To schedule your audition time, fill out this form.
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 7:00-9:30 PM (dress rehearsals until 10 PM) from August/September to May at Preston Ridge Community Center (next to the Alpharetta YMCA).
Concert dates for the 2025-26 Season are as follows:
Diamonds Are Forever: September 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM at Innovation Academy
Dvořák’s 8th: November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM at Innovation Academy
An Alpharetta Holiday: November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM at Innovation Academy
Revolution: February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Innovation Academy
Force of Destiny: March 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Innovation Academy
Tango for Two: May 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM at Union Hill Park
Let Freedom Ring: May 25, 2026 at Brooke Street Park
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.
No Dues, just dedication
There is no financial obligation to be a musician member; however, we encourage your support through acquiring chair sponsorships.