Art Notes. Performances. Culture. The Good Stuff.
By Susan Pugh on Aug. 13, 2008
From staff reports
Auditions open for area groups, and more
The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra is seeking musicians for all sections of the orchestra for the new season. All woodwind and brass musicians who normally transpose should be proficient in transposition to the normal orchestra keys. Candidates should be proficient in sight reading and they should prepare two short pieces that demonstrate technical proficiency and musicality.
To be considered, interested musicians should furnish a resume that clearly indicates their musical abilities, noting in particular their orchestral experience. Materials can be mailed to the symphony office at 621 Court St., Lynchburg, VA 24504; or e-mailed to . Phone inquiries for auditions will not be accepted. The LSO season begins in early September and goes through June 2009.
LSYO, strings holding tryouts for new members
The Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings will hold auditions for new members Sept. 13, at Court Street United Methodist Church. Instruments needed include all strings, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, French horn, trombone and percussion. The junior strings practice from 4 to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays. The youth orchestra rehearsal is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays. For more information or to schedule an audition time call (434) 845-6675 and leave your name, phone number and instrument.
Courthouse Theatre casting ‘Secret Service’
Appomattox Courthouse Theatre will hold an open call audition for its next play, “Secret Service.” Audtions are open to adults 18 and over from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 12 and 21; and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 16 and 23, at the theatre located at 331 Court St., Appomattox. Parts are available for nine men ages 20 through 60; and four women ages 20 through 50. No experience or prepared monologue is necessary. The performance will be presented throughout November. For more information call (434) 352-7611.
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