The The Glasgow Chamber Orchestra is a charity registered in Scotland No SC022256 The Orchestra is affiliated to Making Music Scotland - Supporting and Championing Voluntary Music
Auditioning for the GCO
• As a prospective member you will be required to audition; we would like you to play around 5 minutes of a solo piece, which should demonstrate a playing standard of ABRSM Grade 8 or above. The appropriate section leader will liaise with you to ensure that a suitable piece is selected. • If you do not have a suitable piece to offer, there is an alternative of playing selected orchestral excerpts. These have been chosen for their suitability and are available on the website (click on the button at the foot of this page). • You will normally be auditioned on your third rehearsal. Prior to this, if you are a string player, you will spend part of one rehearsal sitting at the front desk of your section. • Auditions will normally take place during a rehearsal interval, and you will be advised of the outcome at the end of that rehearsal. In the event of an unsuccessful audition, written feedback may be obtained on request, as this may be useful for future auditions. Should you not be offered membership after audition, you are welcome to re-audition in any subsequent term. • Auditions will be heard by a panel comprising the Conductor, the Leader, and a relevant Section Leader.
The Glasgow Chamber Orchestra uses an audition process in order to maintain a high standard of music-making within the Orchestra. Please be assured, however, that while the concept of an audition may be daunting, the Orchestra will make every effort to help and encourage all prospective players to play to their best!  Former Members • In the event of a former member wishing to rejoin the orchestra, the Committee, in consultation with the Conductor, may exercise discretion in extending an offer of membership to the applicant without the need for further audition. This same discretion may apply to a prospective member who is known to the Committee and/or Conductor and whose playing standards have been clearly demonstrated, either by participation in GCO as an extra player or by performance with other groups. Section Leadership • Auditions will be held as required in the event of a Section Leader vacancy arising.
Audition Procedure
Click on the link opposite to access some typical orchestral excerpts that could be played at your audition.
Glasgow Chamber Orchestra
Musical Excerpts
The GCO is a charity registered in Scotland No SC022256
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Auditioning for the GCO
The Glasgow Chamber Orchestra uses an audition process in order to maintain a high standard of music-making within the Orchestra. Please be assured, however, that while the concept of an audition may be daunting, the Orchestra will make every effort to help and encourage all prospective players to play to their best!
Audition Procedure
Former Members • In the event of a former member wishing to rejoin the orchestra, the Committee, in consultation with the Conductor, may exercise discretion in extending an offer of membership to the applicant without the need for further audition. This same discretion may apply to a prospective member who is known to the Committee and/or Conductor and whose playing standards have been clearly demonstrated, either by participation in GCO as an extra player or by performance with other groups. Section Leadership • Auditions will be held as required in the event of a Section Leader vacancy arising.
Audition Excerpts
Excerpts of suitable pieces for use at auditions for the Glasgow Chamber Orchestra are available. However, due to the limitations of a smartphone screen, these have not been included here. Please access the web-site from a tablet or PC in order to download this music.
• As a prospective member you will be required to audition; we would like you to play around 5 minutes of a solo piece, which should demonstrate a playing standard of ABRSM Grade 8 or above. The appropriate section leader will liaise with you to ensure that a suitable piece is selected. • If you do not have a suitable piece to offer, there is an alternative of playing selected orchestral excerpts. These have been chosen for their suitability and are available on the website (click on the button at the foot of this page). • You will normally be auditioned on your third rehearsal. Prior to this, if you are a string player, you will spend part of one rehearsal sitting at the front desk of your section. • Auditions will normally take place during a rehearsal interval, and you will be advised of the outcome at the end of that rehearsal. In the event of an unsuccessful audition, written feedback may be obtained on request, as this may be useful for future auditions. Should you not be offered membership after audition, you are welcome to re-audition in any subsequent term. • Auditions will be heard by a panel comprising the Conductor, the Leader, and a relevant Section Leader.