JOIN US

Join us!

Capital City Symphony is an auditioned volunteer orchestra.

Dues are $100 a season. Payment plans and scholarships are available depending on need.

CCS IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF

  • You are an accomplished amateur

  • You are a professional looking to build your repertoire

  • You are a music educator who misses playing in orchestras

  • You are an advanced student looking for experience

  • You are a retired professional who just can’t quit

  • You want to make music in an environment that is challenging, yet positive with friendly colleagues in a beautiful performing arts center on bustling H St NE!

AUDITIONS

Auditions for August 2025 are now closed. More information for January 2026 will be posted soon. Thank you!


PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION

Please prepare 2 contrasting selections:

  • A lyrical piece that demonstrates good musical style

  • A piece that showcases your technical ability

Each of the two selections should be at least five minutes long and should be a complete movement of a concerto, sonata or etude from which the audition proctors may choose a selection. Please bring with you copies of all music that you plan to play at the audition.

  • You will also be asked to sightread a piece of orchestral literature.

  • Please be prepared to play a selection for any auxiliary instrument that you can play.

  • Auditions last between 7 and 10 minutes.

REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES

  • Rehearsals and performances are usually held at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

  • Rehearsals are usually on Thursday evenings, from 7:30-10:00 pm.

  • Most performances take place on Sundays.

  • Dress rehearsals are usually the Saturday of the concert weekend, from 10 am-1 pm.

Contact us if you have any questions.