join the northern neck orchestra

currently accepting auditions for:


​SECTION VIOLIN

Send all audition materials to [email protected].


​PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

The Northern Neck Orchestra pays a competitive base rate per service. Pay rate information can be found below in General Contract Terms. Section Principals receive a premium per service. Cartage is paid to harpists, percussionists, and bassists for each service where large instruments are transported.

housing:

The Northern Neck Orchestra has a robust homestay program, with dozens of families proud to host members of the Northern Neck Orchestra while they are in the region rehearsing and performing. Each homestay provides a private room and a bathroom, and a wonderful community. The Northern Neck Orchestra houses any member of the orchestra who needs a place to stay, provided the homestay is requested by a set time in advance of each concert.


​Typical rehearsal schedule:

Concert cycles may be unique. However, for a typical Saturday evening concert, the rehearsal schedule is as follows:

WEDNESDAY Evening: Strings Only
THURSDAY Evening: Full Orchestra
FRIDAY Evening: Full Orchestra
SATURDAY Daytime: Dress Rehearsal
SATURDAY Evening: Concert

​A concert on Sunday afternoon follows the same general schedule, starting instead on Thursday.


2024 - 2025 Season

FALL CONCERT:
October 5th at 7:30 PM

HOLIDAY CONCERT:
December 14th at 7:30 PM

WINTER CONCERT:
March 1st at 7:30 PM

SPRING CONCERT (Date to be confirmed):
April 26th at 7:30 PM


​JOINING THE SUB LIST

If you wish to be a substitute player, please e-mail [email protected] with your audition and specify that you would like to join the sub list. You may join the sub list for any instrument, even if there are not currently permanent seats available in your section.


​local musician?

True to its origins as a community orchestra, the NNO is always welcoming of auditions from local musicians who may wish to volunteer their services. Everyone must audition to take part in the NNO, but local musicians hoping to volunteer should contact [email protected] for available opportunities, and to arrange an in-person audition.