Joining the orchestra
Whether you’re a musician, a singer, or simply a lover of great music, there’s a place for you in the Palisades Symphony community. Click below to learn how you can get involved—join one of our ensembles, volunteer behind the scenes, or connect with us to find your own way to be part of our musical family.
about the orchestra
The Palisades Symphony Orchestra welcomes new members throughout the year! We perform seven concerts each season—more than many professional orchestras—including two to three programs of classical masterpieces, two large choral–orchestral concerts with the Brentwood Palisades Chorale, a Young Artists Showcase featuring winners of our Young Artists Awards Competition, and one or two pops concerts.
Our ensemble boasts a full complement of orchestral instruments—including triple woodwinds, complete low brass, percussion, and full string sections—allowing us to perform music that calls for large symphonic and choral forces. Recent performances have featured major works such as Verdi’s Messa da Requiem, Franck’s Symphony in D Minor, Brahms’ Symphonies, Vaughan Williams’ Hodie, and Bloch’s Avodath Hakodesh (Sacred Service), among many others.
We rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 10:00 PM in Westwood. Concerts are held on Sunday evenings, with additional rehearsals during concert weeks, typically on Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons or evenings.
New musicians are accepted on a rolling basis through a brief and friendly audition. In some cases, you may be invited to join a rehearsal and concert cycle before formally joining. You can also submit a recent video recording instead of auditioning in person. Highly skilled members of other orchestras or chamber ensembles may be admitted without audition.
We are currently looking to strengthen several sections, especially:
🎻 Skilled Violins
🎻 Skilled Violas
🎻 Skilled Cellos
🎵 Skilled French Horn
🎵 Skilled Oboe
🎵 Skilled Clarinet / Bass Clarinet
🎵 Skilled Bassoon
If you’re passionate about orchestral music, eager to perform great repertoire, and ready to join a welcoming and musically dedicated community, we’d love to have you!
To learn more or schedule an audition, please contact:
Dr. Maxim Kuzin, Music Director – maximkuzin9@gmail.com
Denisa Hanna, Orchestra President – denisahanna1007@gmail.com
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