colORCHESTRA
Connecting Soloists and Orchestras around the World
Performing in 2025-26 and 2026-27 concert seasons
APPLY BY MAY 27, 2025
Live Online Auditions
June 13-16, 2025
Selected Soloists will be offered a PAY-TO-PLAY opportunity to benefit their musicianship and career through a COMPREHENSIVE RECORDING and Performance PACKAGE with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world’s most prestigious ensembles, under the baton of the RPO’s Permanent Associate Conductor Maestro Grzegorz Nowak.
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or Aria accepted.
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Music Director Theodore Kuchar. Concert dates available in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 concert seasons.
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. Concert Dates with Paducah Symphony Orchestra at Carson Center:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Rehearsal Schedule
Fridays:
Rehearsal 1. 15:00 - 17:30
Rehearsal 2. 18:30 - 21:00
Saturdays:
Rehearsal 3. 14:00 - 16:30
Performance: 19:30
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
CONCERT: December 5, 2024
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No age restrictions.
INSTRUMENTAL REPERTORY ONLY – No singers.
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. Concert Dates for 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons - TBD
CONCERT: March 20, 2025
Proudly announcing our 3rd Season
These uniquely designed Auditions are open to musicians of all ages who are available for soloist engagements within the 2025-26 and 2026-27 concert seasons. Selected artists will be awarded an appearance opportunity to perform solo with esteemed professional orchestras from around the world. Composers are invited to submit scores for consideration.
This two-tiered audition has no accompanying and no performance time limit requirements, is readily accessible by video submissions, and there is no time limit imposed on the selections that competitors choose to present—we want YOU to show us what you feel you do BEST!
Audition for Upcoming Concerto Performance
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. ~~~~~~~~~~~
No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or Aria accepted.
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto suitable for the Sinfonietta, a single movement, or Aria accepted.
BAROQUE compositions ACCEPTED, for possibility to present on authentic instruments. Two harpsichords are available for performance.
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or any Aria accepted.
The Fond du Lac Philharmonique
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
Performances in March-April 2025
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or any Aria accepted.
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or Aria accepted.
