2024 - 2025 SEASON
AUDITION INFORMATION
Kitsap Philharmonic ensures that students are placed in an ensemble appropriate for their age and ability. Auditions are an opportunity for artistic staff to get to know the musicians. All students must audition once per season.
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As of September 8 fall auditions, we will have two ensembles this year.
Intermediate Ensemble: This symphony consists of string, wind, and percussion musicians capable of reading grade 2 and 3 literature. String students at this level have the ability to read music in first position, and beginning knowledge of second and third position, especially for first violins. They also have an understanding of basic rhythms. Generally this ensemble consists of advanced middle school and young high school students.
Advanced Ensemble: This symphony consists of the most advanced musicians with multiple years of experience on their instrument, generally high school and post-secondary students. String students at this level have secure knowledge of third and fifth positions, and at least introductory knowledge of second, fourth, and some higher positions. They also demonstrate rhythmic accuracy and accurate intonation.
Fall registration for 2024 - 2025 season is closed.
Registration is open for winter auditions on Sunday, December 8, prior to rehearsal.​​
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For questions, contact info@k-phil.org.
WINTER AUDITIONS
Who: Students age 8 - 21 with minimum one year experience
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What: 2024 - 2025 Winter Auditions
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When: Sunday, December 8, prior to rehearsal
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Where: Central Kitsap High School (Instrumental Music Room)
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Audition Fee: $35
The audition fee is non-refundable and covers our cost of renting the audition space and giving each musician a Kitsap Philharmonic t-shirt (before the fall concert).
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Annual Tuition Fee: Prorated $320 for the Debut Orchestra and Intermediate Ensemble, $420 for the Advanced Ensemble
Tuition can be broken up into 2 payments of $160/$210.
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You must register by Friday, December 6 to receive an audition time. Audition times will be sent out by Saturday, December 7.
PREPARING FOR AUDITIONS
Students should be prepared to play the following. They may or may not not be asked to play all of the audition requirements.
Debut Orchestra: entry-level students:
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A solo piece that demonstrates your playing ability
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Intermediate Ensemble: beginning and intermediate students
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One two octave G major scale, demonstrating accurate intonation and resonant tone
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A solo piece not longer than 1 minute that best shows your technique and musicality
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You will also be asked to sight read.
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Advanced Ensemble: advanced-intermediate and advanced students
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One major and one melodic minor scale of your choice (3 octaves are preferred but not required)
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For violins only, one excerpt: Ruslan and Ludmilla from the beginning up until 5 before B (click here to view)
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A short solo piece that demonstrates your technique and musicality
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You will also be asked to sight read.