Voluntary auditions for section principal and other positions are to be held in April, 2008.

Previous seasons' principals (and first-stand string players) need not audition unless they wish to, but in any event should indicate their interest in being re-considered this season for their positions by May 1. 

Note that auditions are not required for general section seating in the concert.  Past and prospective participants are reminded that they may audition for the concert orchestra sections, even if they are not wishing to be considered for a principal position, if they would like the Festival to become more familiar with their playing for concert seating decisions. We strongly encourage individuals to attend the reading sessions as an alternative to general section auditions.

The audition panel is made up of various past principals, board members and conductors. We do try to keep it informal and comfortable, so the panel will usually only be a few people at a time. Auditions will be recorded by the panel so that the music director may listen in absentia.

The 2008 dates are:

If you are interested in auditioning and cannot make it during these times, let us know and we’ll try to arrange something.

Auditions are by appointment only! Please RSVP to info@nwmahlerfestival.org if you are interested in auditioning so that we can get you scheduled.

Audition Repertoire

We will need the following section principals in 2008:

We expect principals to be appointed by late-May.

All audition repertoire is provided in Adobe PDF format. If you have trouble, get the free Adobe Reader here: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html