Next Generation Orchestra Auditions

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Next Generation Orchestra Auditions

The Next Generation Orchestra brings together some of the most talented young musicians in the community to perform alongside dancers of Boston Ballet II, the Donna Egan Graduate Program, and Boston Ballet School’s Professional Division at Walnut Hill. Under the direction of Boston Ballet’s Assistant Conductor TIANYI REN, this one-night-only showcase celebrates the bright and dynamic future of ballet on Wednesday, May 19 at the Citizens Opera House. Musicians will have the opportunity to work with musicians of the Boston Ballet Orchestra and will receive special discounted tickets for family and friends for this performance.

Read below to learn more about the 2027 Next Generation Orchestra! For any questions, please contact Caroline Elliott at CELLIOTT@BOSTONBALLET.ORG.

This season, the Next Generation Orchestra will perform the following:

  • Richard Wagner, Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
  • Claude Debussy, Danses Sacrée et Profane
  • Additional pieces to be announced

Audition Eligibility

Applicants must currently be enrolled in high school or undergraduate academics. Applicants must have previous orchestral experience.

Auditions are open for the following positions:
Flute (doubling piccolo), Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Harp, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass

Timeline

Applications will be accepted from November 1 to February 1.

Selected students will be confirmed by late February. Music will be distributed shortly thereafter. Students will be expected to have their parts prepared for the first rehearsal.

Orchestra members must be available for the following dates and times:

  • Rehearsal #1: Sunday, April 25 | 3-6 PM | Community Music Center of Boston | 34 Warren Ave, Boston, MA 02116
  • Rehearsal #2: Sunday, May 2 | 3-6 PM | Community Music Center of Boston | 34 Warren Ave, Boston, MA 02116
  • Rehearsal #3: Sunday, May 9 | 3-6 PM | Community Music Center of Boston | 34 Warren Ave, Boston, MA 02116
  • Rehearsal #4 (Run-Through with Dancers): Sunday, May 16 | Time TBD | Boston Ballet | 19 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116
  • Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 18 |7-10:30 pm| Citizens Opera House

Performance: Wednesday, May 19 | 7-10:30 pm | Citizens Opera House