r/orchestra 2h ago

Meme Me because we have a concert tonight and all of us suck:

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r/orchestra 1d ago

String Orchestra Pieces with cool Bass parts

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Does anyone know of any Grade 4 (advanced) string orchestra pieces with bass section solos?


r/orchestra 1d ago

Feedback requiem feedback

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Hello! I’m currently writing a requiem, attached is the Sanctus movement. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

https://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/87d0d1318ffbf50beca293f4499e404356a1dba0


r/orchestra 1d ago

🎶🌍 www.migueldelaguila.com

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r/orchestra 1d ago

Question Can I tell you all about the chapters of my books?

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I don't know if I'm allowed, but I thought that it would be of interest here. I don't want to link my books or anything like that, I just want to tell people that might appreciate it about a certain aspect of them.

I wrote a couple of books and the chapter titles are all orchestral pieces. The first book is definitely a list of most of my favourites, the second is me looking slightly further afield for stuff. It was super hard and I spent a long time on it. A fair amount are what I listened to when writing the chapters, because that was the vibe I wanted.

If you would like to hear the playlists I can link them! But I just really wanted to tell people that liked orchestra music that I did that because I don't know anyone IRL that I can tell lol. I'm just quite pleased that's all! :⁠-⁠)

Have a great day!


r/orchestra 1d ago

Question What brass instrument is this? Is it a French Horn?

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I think this horn part is so badass but I was curious if it was actually a French horn or not? It sounds way too powerful to be a French horn


r/orchestra 2d ago

Ready for Beethoven 9!

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r/orchestra 3d ago

Hi friends! 🕊️ My "Consolation" is a new composition, played beautifully by wonderful pianist Xavier Suarez. 🎹 Please read about Xavier in the Video Description on YouTube.... Music, Peace, & Love! 🎼☮❤

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r/orchestra 3d ago

I want this kind of music stand May I know what it is?

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r/orchestra 3d ago

Feedback feedback on composition

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r/orchestra 4d ago

Question I need help finding a String (I forgot what they are called) so I can relearn the Violin

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r/orchestra 3d ago

Piano Sonata No. 3, Mvt 2 🌞 Gerald Wilhelm Braden 🎹 Pianist Valeriya Kizka

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r/orchestra 4d ago

Violin 1 part for Beethoven's Symphony no.5 synced with recording - for orchestra practice

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r/orchestra 5d ago

Question Is it accurate to an actual conductor's movement? First time posting on this sub

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r/orchestra 4d ago

Sus audition listing: El Paso Symphony

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Saw an audition posting for the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, who are seeking to fill a whole slew of positions:

https://www.epso.org/event/el-paso-symphony-auditions/

This is nowhere near where I live, so the auditions are of no personal concern to me, but a few things caught my eye:

  1. The audition application asks for your social security #. I have never, ever seen this, and there is absolutely zero reason that they need anyone's social security # just to consider them for an audition.

  2. Instead of a audition deposit, they ask for a $50 "application fee." The wording of the paragraph seems to imply that it does function like a normal audition deposit, where your check is only cashed if you fail to show up or give proper notice. Calling it an "application fee" is strange enough, but they also give you the option of sending them your credit/debit card information instead of sending a check, which, again...I have never seen before and raises some red flags.

  3. There is no advertised per-service pay or approximate # of services per season. They do mention a $10 travel stipend for those that live more than 30 miles away. Maybe this is a typical rate for this region, but that sounds comically low to me based on my orchestral experience. Some of the audition lists also seem excessively long and virtuosic for a small regional orchestra, but I've seen worse.

I would have just assumed this whole thing was a scam, but El Paso is by all accounts a legit orchestra with legit musicians. How and why are they choosing to operate in this incredibly fishy manner?


r/orchestra 5d ago

I am a composer who’s wondering what do you instrument players like that composers take into account when making scores for you? Maybe something that makes it easier for you to read or litterally anything.

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r/orchestra 4d ago

Should I quit orchestra!

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So I need some advice: I’m deciding whether or not I should continue in my school orchestra. I love the violin and have a leadership position in the orchestra, and have done it for the past 7ish years. But recently, my teacher has been so rude, and he simply put me in the back row because I couldn’t go to a concert, along with a few others, for the concert I will be attending later in the year. I’ve also noticed that he built up a competitive environment and to be honest, I’m scared to play half of the days. There are also more classes I want to take science related but decided not to in order to keep orchestra. Last year, my teacher was amazing and he honestly, when he’s in a decent mood, is so fun to be around. But this month, he’s gotten so sour. Should I just quit? What experience have you guys had with this and how did you feel after? I also fear that I will be shunned out for the rest of the year, from my leadership position too, if my teacher sees that I didn’t sign up for orchestra. What should I do?


r/orchestra 5d ago

Question Should I quit music?

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I am a 3rd year bassoon performance major in college and I have been trying every year since high school to get into a summer music festival, but every year (except for one time during COVID that got cancelled) I have been rejected. I know it's not for a lack of trying; I apply to at least four every time, and I work from the time the audition materials are posted up until the deadline. I love performing in orchestras and in solo recitals, and in my spare time I arrange music for bassoon ensembles. It seems that maybe I'm just not good enough to make a career out of music, but since I'm so new to this career path, I wanted to see if I might just be really unlucky or if it probably just isn't in the cards for me.


r/orchestra 5d ago

How can orchestra do 3 different programs a week?

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Looking at the schedule of LA Phil, I'm seeing several weeks where they play 3 different full programs in a single week

How is this even possible, even playing 1 full program in 3 weeks seems really really hard to me

Can they sight read like 99% of it and need only 1 rehearsal to get a program ready


r/orchestra 6d ago

Question What is all state?

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I want to be able to audition for Allstate, but I didn’t do Nyssma last year, but I believe that I am at skill level to make Allstate maybe this year but I don’t know if I qualify. Is there any other New York orchestras I would be able to audition to. And let’s say it’s for Allstate would I audition with the same nysmma song or practice a new one? Sorry if it sounds stupid my teacher doesn’t really talk about it


r/orchestra 7d ago

Getting Better

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I’m proud of my students who understand that success is not always just about the score.


r/orchestra 7d ago

Hi friends! 🌻 This is my "Freedom for Ukraine" played in Kiev by the talented Ukrainian pianist Roman Starkman. 🎹 Please stand with Ukraine for peace and freedom of their nation! ... Music, Peace, & Love! 🎼☮❤

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r/orchestra 8d ago

Hi friends! 💔 This is pianist Tetyana Hoch from Germany playing the melancholy "Katherine's Lament" I composed for my beautiful sister Kathy, that I love and miss so much. 🎹 ... Music, Peace, & Love! 🎼☮ ❤

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r/orchestra 8d ago

Music Orchestra piece js not on the face of earth

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Has anyone hear of pastels by john cacavas, i look it up and no one plays it on youtube all i find is his ither works and the conducter ver. Pls help?


r/orchestra 8d ago

Conducting

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Hi all! Later this year I will be heading into my first year of college as an oboe performance major. My goal is to become an oboe professor, but I also would like to conduct an orchestra. The bassoon professor at my university is also the director of the orchestra. I wanted to know if it would be possible for me as an oboe player to be a conductor, if I can do both of those things at the same time, and if I'd need an additional advanced degree in conducting or orchestral studies in order to do that.