Auditions

Auditions for our 2026–27 season will take place the evening of Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Sunlight Studios, 321 West 44th Street, Suite 202, NYC.

We currently have only the following positions open:

Substitute players will not be called to perform every concert, but will usually be invited to play multiple concerts in a season, and are typically the first call when permanent positions become open. If you would like to apply for one of these positions, carefully read the requirements for your family and instrument, then email auditions@gvo.org to reserve an audition time slot.

About the Orchestra

You can read about the orchestra here, and you may also want to learn more about our Music Director, Barbara Yahr, hear the orchestra, read reviews of some past concerts, and see what we performed in past seasons.

The orchestra typically puts on five or six concerts during a season that runs from early autumn through May. Concerts usually take place on Sunday afternoons in Manhattan and are preceded by five to seven rehearsals on Tuesday evenings (usually 6:30 to 9:15pm), plus a dress rehearsal the Saturday morning before the concert. The planned schedule and venues for the year will be posted in advance to this site.

Members are not asked to pay dues to play with the orchestra, however regular attendance at rehearsals is expected.

Requirements

Please note that you should bring the music for your solo work(s) and/or excerpts with you to your audition. The excerpts can usually be found in orchestral excerpt books, or downloaded from IMSLP.

Strings

Violin & Cello

Please present two solos of your choice in contrasting styles.