Joining the Orchestra

 Youth Musicians
Adult Musicians
Rehearsal and Concert Schedule

Pontiac Bay is a unique opportunity for accomplished youth and adult musicians to work side-by-side in an orchestra and perform together in large public concerts.

The orchestra also provides an opportunity for accomplished and motivated youth musicians, as young as age 13 up through college, and adult musicians, to experience orchestral music other than traditional concert repertoire.

The adult participants include professional musicians, music teachers, and members of other orchestras, and the youth participants consist of advanced and strong intermediate players.

Auditions – Auditions are generally held each Summer and Fall for an upcoming season, but can also be arranged throughout the year by appointment. (Pontiac Bay often uses Adult Subs as well for individual concerts.)

Interested youth need to be strong intermediate level and higher.

Concert Season – The concert season coincides with the school year and generally consists of three concerts a year (December, March, and June). Each concert generally follows an 8-week rehearsal cycle, and rehearsals are on Saturday mornings at Sand Point Magnuson Park.

Concerts take place early Sunday evening and are usually an hour and a half long.

Concert Venue – The venue for the 2010 Season is McEachern Auditorium at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI). See Venue and Concert Season for details.

Youth Musicians

Youths who want to join the orchestra program need to fill out an Application and then complete an interview and audition. Youths also need to be strong intermediate and advanced-level musicians.

The adult musicians in each section assist the youth participants during the rehearsals and are also available by email and phone to answer questions.

All youths in the orchestra can reapply at the end of a season for an upcoming season. When there is a waiting list, the goal will be to accommodate current participants who want to renew, as well as those who are applying for the first time and have passed the audition.

Rehearsals – Rehearsals for the 2010 Season are at Sand Point Magnuson Park. The park is located on the west side of Lake Washington, a few miles northeast of the University of Washington. Free parking is available adjacent to the rehearsal location.

Dress Rehearsals, Concert Warm-Ups, and Concerts – Concerts are held early Sunday evening and are preceded by a short orchestra warm-up. The dress rehearsals are held at the venue on Saturday, the day before the concert. The venue for the 2010 Season is McEachern Auditorium at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI). See Venue and Concert Season for details. 

Application for Joining – To be considered for the orchestra, print out and complete the Application form and mail it to PBSO. The mailing address is: Pontiac Bay Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 27307, Seattle, WA 98165-1807. After the application is received, you will be contacted by phone to arrange an interview and audition.

Auditions: Auditions can be arranged year-round by appointment. Scheduled auditions and interviews for each upcoming season are generally held annually during the Summer and Fall.

For more information, please contact us.

Adult Musicians

Adults who are interested in joining the orchestra for a season are asked to complete an Application form and an informal interview. An audition may also be requested. 

Pontiac Bay also uses Adult Subs as well for individual concerts.

Rehearsals – Rehearsals for the 2010 Season are at Sand Point Magnuson Park. The park is located on the west side of Lake Washington, a few miles northeast of the University of Washington. Free parking is available adjacent to the rehearsal location.

Dress Rehearsals, Concert Warm-Ups, and Concerts – Concerts are held early Sunday evening and are preceded by a short orchestra warm-up. The dress rehearsals are held at the venue on Saturday, the day before the concert. The venue for the 2010 Season is McEachern Auditorium at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI). See Venue and Concert Season for details. 

Application for Joining – If you are interested in joining the orchestra on a regular basis, print out and complete the Application form and mail it to PBSO. The mailing address is: Pontiac Bay Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 27307, Seattle, WA 98165-1807. Or, you can contact us directly.

Auditions – Auditions are generally held each Summer and Fall for an upcoming season, but can also be arranged throughout the year by appointment. (Pontiac Bay also uses Adult Subs as well for individual concerts.) 

For more information, please contact us.

Rehearsal and Concert Schedule

The concert season generally consists of three concerts a year (December, March, and June). Concerts for the 2010 Season will take place early Sunday evening. Each concert generally follows an 8-week rehearsal cycle.

Sand Point Magnuson Park – Rehearsals for the 2010 Season will take place at Sand Point Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, on Saturday mornings. The park is located on the west side of Lake Washington, a few miles northeast of the University of Washington, and free parking is available adjacent to the rehearsal location.

Dress Rehearsals, Concert Warm-Ups, and Concerts – Concerts are held early Sunday evening and are preceded by a short orchestra warm-up. The dress rehearsals are held at the venue on Saturday, the day before the concert. Exact times are confirmed during each concert cycle. 

The venue for the 2010 Season is McEachern Auditorium at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI). See Venue and Concert Season for details.

2010 Concert Season Schedule

Concert I

The sectional date for each concert cycle will be confirmed at the start of that cycle.

  Concert II

 Note: The concert performance is the weekend after the Memorial Day weekend