Auditions Open for 2025‑2026
Do you love sharing music and want to make a difference in your community? Join the West Valley Symphony, where passionate musicians come together to perform inspiring concerts and build lifelong friendships!
Auditions for the 2025–2026 season are now open!
Auditions will be held:
August 15 – September 30, 2025
Utah Cultural Celebration Center, West Valley City
Deadline to sign up: August 27, 2025
Schedule Your Audition
Once you contact us, we will work with you to schedule your audition time.
Why Join the West Valley Symphony?
Musical Growth: Perform a wide variety of repertoire, from classical masterpieces to beloved pops and holiday programs.
Community & Camaraderie: Be part of a welcoming orchestra where musicians of all backgrounds grow together.
Impact: Share the joy of live music with audiences in West Valley City and throughout surrounding communities.
️Perform at premier venues: Including the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, Utah Cultural Celebration Center, Delta Center, and Abravanel Hall.
Whether you are a seasoned player looking to continue your passion or returning to music after a break, we welcome you to audition.
Who We’re Looking For
We are currently auditioning for the following sections:
- HORN
- VIOLIN
- CONTRABASS
- HARP
If you play another orchestral instrument, please reach out, as openings or substitute opportunities may become available during the season.
What to Prepare
- A short solo piece that showcases your skill and musicality.
- Required orchestral excerpts (available upon request).
- A brief sight-reading exercise at the audition.
No accompanist is needed. Choose a piece you enjoy playing that highlights your strengths, with extra credit given for selections from the standard classical repertoire for your instrument.
Rehearsals & Performances
- Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center.
- Additional dress rehearsals may be scheduled before concerts.
- Performances are scheduled throughout the season, typically on Monday or Saturday evenings.
How to Sign Up
STEP 1: Schedule Your Audition
STEP 2: Download the
Musician Information Form
and complete it prior to your audition.
STEP 3: Attend your audition with your completed Musician Information Form, ready to play the materials designated on this page.
Audition Materials
Required scales and audition materials can be downloaded below. Even if it looks tough, work on it and come prepared to do your personal best. Please also prepare a short excerpt (16 bars) from a concerto/etude/performance piece of your choice to show us what you’ve got!
Violin audition materials:
Other instruments: Contact us for details!
Audition FAQ
- A short solo piece that demonstrates your skill. This would be a concerto, etude, or other performance piece. Ideally this would come from the standard classical repertoire for your instrument.
- Some instruments have required orchestral excerpts (available upon request).
