The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) and Music Director, Dr. Carolyn Watson, announce auditions for the 2021-2022 season. Auditions will take place August 31 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church located at 102 G Street, La Porte.
The orchestra is seeking qualified musicians to fill the vacancies in the following positions:
- Associate Principal Viola
- Principal Bass
- Principal Flute
- 2nd Bassoon
- Percussion
- Section Violin
- Section Viola
- Section Cello
- Section Bass
- Season Student Apprentices (2021-2022 school year)
- ALL Instruments are available to audition for subbing and/or future LCSO opportunities.
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra has a unique apprentice program, which places highly skilled high school students alongside seasoned professionals. These paid positions offer advanced and motivated students a chance to learn first-hand the discipline, motivation, character and musicianship necessary to perform at a professional level. A limited number of Student Apprentice positions are available. Please contact the LCSO Personnel Manager, Morgan Sleeper at lcsopersonnel@gmail.com for more information and availability.
The 2021-2022 season will feature six performances comprising three mainstage subscription concerts, children’s education concerts, a Hoosier Star Fundraiser and Holiday at the Pops.
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is a per service orchestra offering contracts on an annual basis. All positions are paid. The 60-piece orchestra includes musicians from Michigan City, La Porte, Chesterton, Valparaiso, Merrillville, South Bend and Michigan.
Please visit www.lcso.net to register. More information, including specific audition requirements may be attained by contacting Personnel Manager, Morgan Sleeper at lcsopersonnel@gmail.com.
About LCSO: The mission of the LCSO is to enrich the lives of people of all ages within and beyond La Porte County through the experience of excellent live orchestra performances. The LCSO is also supported by the Indiana Arts Commission, South Shore Arts, What's New La Porte, La Porte Herald-Argus, Michigan City News Dispatch, The Beacher and WIMS AM 1420, 95.1 FM, 106.7 FM, 96.7 The Eagle, and Rock 106.5. Visit us at www.lcso.net.