JOIN THE SOTP

Who the SOTP is right for:

  • Eager, non-professional musicians

  • Music teachers or educators

  • Young professional musicians/student musicians looking to build their repertoire and experience

  • Musicians who aren’t afraid of taking on difficult music with other, just as talented, musicians

2026-2027 openings

Although we accept auditions for all instrument types throughout the year, we are particular looking for the following instruments for our upcoming season:

  • Violin (first and second section)
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Bass
  • French horn

Our upcoming audition dates, held in Montgomery County, will be September 1st and 3rd, 2026, both starting at 7:00 p.m.

If those audition dates don’t work for you, we offer rolling audition dates throughout the year. See below for more details.

Audition Process

Prepare two contrasting pieces (one predominantly lyrical, one more technical). These might be drawn from any repertoire, orchestral excerpts, concerti, sonatas or other solo works, chamber music, etudes, etc.

Rolling Auditions

In-person and live Zoom auditions can be arranged throughout the season, subject to the Music Director’s availability. Please email info@symphonypotomac.org to request a time. Alternatively, you can audition by sharing a performance video - follow the instructions here.

We also place names on a substitute list. If you cannot commit to the full season but would like to be considered as a sub, we would still love to hear from you!

Joining the Orchestra

We rehearse:

  • Thursday evenings, typically from 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

  • September until (usually) early June, with some adjustments.

See the this season’s concert and rehearsal schedule!

Dues

To help defray expenses, the orchestra charges annual member dues of $100. If this creates a financial burden, the personnel manager will work with you to figure out a solution.