•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.
Audition Procedure
Click on the link opposite to access some typical orchestral excerpts that could be played at your audition.
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Auditioning for the GCO
Audition Procedure
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.