IN CELEBRATION OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE WCR CENTER FOR THE ARTS & MUSIC FROM THE INSIDE OUT

If you are a strings player between 14 and 19 years of age, you are invited to audition for a string ensemble that will be performing in Reading, Pennsylvania in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the highly-acclaimed film Music from the Inside Out and the WCR Center for the Arts. 

Students accepted to the ensemble will perform side-by-side with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, including David Kim, Concertmaster; Kimberly Fisher, Principal Second Violin; Kerri Ryan, Assistant Principal Viola; Priscilla Lee, Associate Principal Cello; Ohad-Bar David, Cello; and Don Liuzzi, Principal Timpani.

REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS
STUDENTS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE REHEARSALS

Further details to be sent upon acceptance.

Sunday, 2/02/2025
 (Reading)
Sunday, 2/09/2025 (Philadelphia)
Sunday, 2/23/2025 (Philadelphia)
Friday, 2/28/2025 (Reading)
  • 4:45 – 6:15 p.m. Viewing of the Film, Music From the Inside Out
  • 7:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsal (This may be an open dress rehearsal/performance at an area retirement community)
Sunday, 3/02/2025 – Performance Day: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Dress rehearsal at the WCR Center for the Arts including a side-by-side rehearsal with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra
  • 1:40 p.m. Call time for performance (students should be on site in concert attire)
  • 2:00 p.m. Side-by-side performance with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra

Audition Information:

To audition online, click the red button below. Select “Special Events” in the “Select Program Group” tab and “Side-by-Side with Members of The Philadelphia Orchestra” in the “Select Program” tab.

Audition requirements: 

  • Five – Ten minutes of current, well-prepared solo repertoire. We recommend that recordings include two contrasting pieces.

  • Performances may be accompanied or unaccompanied.

  • Audition must include at least one scale of your choice.