Please read the Lake Highlands Orchestra Audition FAQ’s page before applying for an audition.
Currently, auditions are closed for Wind, Brass and Percussion. There are still positions for strings.
Strings
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Bass
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Audition Requirements
Strings
String applicants (violin, viola, cello, and string bass) should be prepared to perform:
- 2 Scales, 2 or 3 octaves – depending on ability
- A Solo piece of their choice – no accompaniment
- Possible sight-reading
- Orchestral Excerpts – FOR EXCEL ORCHESTRA ONLY
Excerpts for the Excel Orchestra will be available on the LHO website. The excerpts can also be mailed to the applicant upon request.
String players auditioning for the Excel Orchestra must prepare ALL excerpts.
Wind and Brass
Wind and Brass applicants should be prepared to perform:
- 2 Scales, 2 or 3 octaves – depending on ability
- A Solo piece of their choice – no accompaniment
- Orchestral Excerpts – ALL Wind and Brass Applicants
Excerpts for the Excel Orchestra will be available on the LHO website. The excerpts can also be mailed to the applicant upon request.
Wind and Brass players auditioning for the Excel Orchestra must prepare ALL excerpts.
Harp and Percussion
Harp and Percussion applicants should be prepared to perform:
- A Solo piece of their choice – no accompaniment
- NOTE: For percussionists, the solo piece needs to be played on xylophone (2 mallets)
- Orchestral Excerpts – ALL Harp and Percussion Applicants
Percussionists should be prepared to perform all these excerpts; instruments will be provided at the audition but bring your own mallets.
Excerpts for the Excel Orchestra will be available on the LHO website. The excerpts can also be mailed to the applicant upon request.
Wind and Brass players auditioning for the Excel Orchestra must prepare ALL excerpts.
About The Lake Highlands Orchestra
The Lake Highlands Orchestra program was formed upon the need to provide excellent orchestral and ensemble opportunities for young musicians and community musicians in various performance levels and styles throughout the year in the North Dallas area.
The LHO brings in world-class expert musicians who give young music students and members of the community who play a musical instrument a positive musical experience, encouraging excellence, discipline and leadership, and giving them the ideal atmosphere to collaborate with other people who share interest in music. [Read more…]