AUDITIONS
Auditions will comprise:
Two-octave ascending and descending major scales in all keys up to 4 sharps and 4 flats
Two contrasting pieces of applicant's choice - may be orchestral excerpts, parts of solos, etudes, etc.
Sight reading
String auditions are ongoing; wind, brass, and percussion auditions are held only as needed.
Interested players should contact the personnel manager.
Southwest Washington Symphony is a group of local amateur musicians who continue to grow in their musicianship through
rehearsal and practice. Musicians interested in joining the Southwest Washington Symphony are encouraged to contact the
Personnel Manager for more information, and to arrange for an audition.
Clinton Anderson
Personnel Manager
360-425-1257
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REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Southwest Washington Symphony
Season #60 Rehearsal and Performance Schedule 2026-27
7:00-9:15 p.m. Rehearsals
August 24 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
August 31 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
September 7 (Monday) – NO REHEARSAL (Labor Day)
September 14 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
September 21 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
September 28 (Monday) – LCC Wollenberg
October 5 (Monday) – LCC Wollenberg
October 12 (Monday) – LCC Wollenberg
October 16 (Friday) Dress Rehearsal – LCC Wollenberg
October 17 (Saturday) 7:00 p.m. Fall Concert – LCC Wollenberg
October 18 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. Fall Concert – LCC Wollenberg
October 26 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
November 2 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
November 9 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
November 16 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
November 23 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
November 30 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
December 7 (Monday) Full Orchestra with Chorale –
Longview Community Church
December 10 (Thursday) Christmas Concert Dress
Rehearsal – Longview Community Church
December 12 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m. Christmas Concert –
Longview Community Church
December 13 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. Christmas Concert –
Longview Community Church
January 4 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
Acknowledgements
The Symphony gratefully acknowledges the following who have contributed their service,
effort and time to the symphony for this season.
Businesses
Columbia River Reader
Country Folks Deli
Futcher Group, CPAs
Minuteman Press
Pets Pawns & Imports
Poouster Graphics LLC
The Daily News
Individuals and Organizations
Perry Calabrese
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Audio Recording
Columbia Theatre Arts Guild
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Ushers
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts & staff
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Children’s Concerts
Longview Community Church
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Christmas Concerts
Monticello Middle School
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Symphony Rehearsal Space
Rose Center for the Arts and Staff
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Winter & Spring Concerts
Southwest Washington Symphony Auxiliary
General Support & Receptions
Trinity Lutheran Church
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Office & Meeting Space, Young Artist Auditions
Dick Uthmann
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Symphony Librarian
Alison Askeland
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Symphony Chorale Preparation
Ryan Morrow
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Rehearsal site set-up manager
January 11 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
January 18 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School (MLK Day)
January 25 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
February 1 (Monday) Children’s Concert Dress Rehearsal –
Columbia Theatre
February 4 (Thursday) Children’s Concerts –
Columbia Theatre
Call Time: 8:45 a.m.
Concerts: 9:20 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
Final rehearsal on Sunday concert rep: 2:00 p.m.
February 7 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. Family Concert –
Columbia Theatre
February 15 (Monday) – NO REHEARSAL (President’s Day)
February 22 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
March 1 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
March 8 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
March 15 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
March 22 (Monday) – Monticello Middle School
March 29 (Monday) – LCC Wollenberg
April 5 (Monday) – LCC Wollenberg
April 12 (Monday) – LCC Wollenberg
April 16 (Friday) Dress Rehearsal – LCC Wollenberg
April 17 (Saturday) 7:00 p.m. Spring Young
Artist Concert – LCC Wollenberg
April 18 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. Spring Young Artist
Concert – LCC Wollenberg