2026 Audition Form

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Dear musician,

Thank you for your interest in being a part of the Dreamspire Symphony Orchestra. We are so excited for our second year and can guarantee wonderful experiences await everyone who participates.

This form is for musicians who have not previously performed with our group and wish to be considered for future projects and performances.

Filling out this application does not guarantee involvement in the group for any or all projects/performances. Please read the following information, then fill out the form if you would like to audition to be considered. We will select who will play for performances going forward based on skill level, reliability, loyalty, availability, and other factors.

This is an advanced to professional level group. Payment for performing is on a case-by-case basis, where some performances will be paid and some will not. We will let you know if/how much a performance or project pays when we reach out and ask you to perform.

Instruments/Positions Available:

Violin I - 8 to 12

Violin II - 8 to 12

Viola - 6 to 10

Cello - 6 to 10

Double Bass - 2 to 4

Flute/Picc - 2 to 3

Clarinet - 2 to 3

Oboe - 2

Bassoon - 2

Contrabassoon - 1

Horn - 2 to 4

Trumpet - 3 to 4

Trombone - 3

Tuba - 1 to 2

Perc - 3 to 6

Additional instruments may be called upon for specific projects or concerts.

Season Period:

January 7th, 2026 through June 20th, 2026

Rehearsals:

Wednesday nights

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Concert 1: Symphony of Love Valentine's Dance

Repertoire: Various Jazz standards and Classical scores associated with love

Rehearsals:

January 7th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

January 14th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

January 21st, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

January 28th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

February 4th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

February 11th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Concert:

February 13th, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Concert 2: Spirits of the Wind: A Night of Studio Ghibli Music

Repertoire: Music from Studio Ghibli movies, perhaps other pieces by Joe Hisaishi

Rehearsals:

March 4th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

March 11th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

March 18th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

March 25th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

April 1st, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

April 8th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

April 15th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

April 22nd, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

April 29th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

May 6th, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

June 3rd, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Concerts:

May 13th, 2026 at 7:00 PM

June 6th, 2026 at 7:00 PM

June 13th, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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We may include other projects or performances (like a music video or flash mob), depending on our workload.

Compensation:

Varies from show to show, depending on ticket sales, sponsors, and donations. Expected anywhere from $0 to $200 per show.

If all this sounds good to you, please audition! Just fill out the form below, and near the bottom, you will be asked to upload a video of you playing your instrument. You may not want to start filling out this form until you have a video link ready.

About You

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Date of birth *

Age *

Primary Instrument *

Primary Instrument Skill Level *

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Professional

For how long have you been playing your primary instrument? *

Survey Questions

Do you have a favorite composer? If so, who and why? Your answer will not affect your audition results.

Are there any pieces, film scores, or video game soundtracks you would particularly love to play?

Why are you interested in being part of this orchestra?

Conditions & Permissions

Are you ok with participating in group recording sessions? *

Yes

Posting online media content is an important part of what we do as an orchestra. Are you ok with being in videos and pictures that we post online? *

Yes

If you are on Instagram, what is your handle?

It is a requirement for all participants of this orchestra to download and use our communication app, Discord. Do you agree to do so, if you are accepted into the group? *

Yes

It is required for all participants in this orchestra to hold a volunteer committee position. Which of the following committees are you most interested in being part of? You will receive more info about committees and will have another opportunity to decide on one if you are accepted into the group. *

Audition Video

Please upload a 1 to 2 minute video of you playing your instrument to Google Drive, YouTube, ect., and share the link in this field. Please share a video that you recorded within the last year. *

Media Release

By participating in activities of the Deseret Symphony Orchestra, I consent to its representatives, agents, subsidiaries, related entities and assigns permission to take and create photographs, images, videos, recordings, quotes, summaries, biographies, and/or excerpts of and about me. I give permission to the Deseret Symphony Orchestra to use and re-use, publish, distribute, and/or broadcast the Media, in whole or in part, individually or in conjunction with other photographs, images, videos, text, quotes, summaries, biographies, and/or excerpts, in any and all promotional, educational, business, trade, advertising, and marketing materials, including, but not limited to, in connection with product endorsements. These materials may include e-mails, the Internet, social media, websites, and other electronic media, as well as traditional radio, television, cable television, newspaper, magazine, direct mail, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, promotional materials, press releases, training materials, and other uses, in such medium and formats (whether now known or hereafter created or invented), at such locations, at such times and for such purposes as Deseret Symphony Orchestra chooses, in its sole discretion. I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in connection with the Media or the use to which the Media may be applied. In addition, I waive all rights that I may have to any claims for payment of any kind, whether money, property, or otherwise, related to the recording, production, publication, use or re-use of the Media. *

I accept these media release terms.

SHEET MUSIC ANTI-DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT: By signing this agreement, I acknowledge and agree to the following terms regarding the use of sheet music provided by the Deseret Symphony Orchestra (DSO): I will not print, download, or use the sheet music for any purpose other than performing with the DSO. I will only print or download the parts assigned to me unless I have explicit permission to access additional parts. I will not share, distribute, or otherwise redistribute DSO sheet music to anyone outside the orchestra or for any purpose unrelated to DSO performances. I understand that these guidelines are in place to protect the intellectual property and integrity of the orchestra's materials. By typing my name below, I agree to abide by these terms.

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