colORCHESTRA connecting
Soloists and Orchestras around the World
Application deadline for performing in 2024-25 season - May 1, 2024
Sound Espressivo is thrilled to announce our 2nd season of
the colORCHESTRA Open Auditions
Presented in Partnership with
These uniquely designed Auditions are open to musicians of all ages who are available for soloist engagements within the 2023-24 and 2024-25 concert seasons. Selected artists will be awarded an appearance opportunity to perform solo with esteemed professional orchestras from around the world. This two-tiered audition has no accompanying requirements, is readily accessible by video submissions, and there is no time limit imposed on the selections that competitors choose to present—we want YOU to show us what you feel you do BEST!
Audition for Upcoming Concerto Performance Dates
Boulder Symphony Orchestra
Important dates:
June 1, 2024 - Deadline to apply with a video of your choosing
June 10-13, 2024 (dates TBA) - Streaming technology seminar in preparation for your Live Audition
June 14-17, 2024 - Live Auditions. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Music Director.
Concert season 2024-25 (Dates TBD) - Rehearsals and Concert in Boulder, CO, USA
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No age restrictions. NO PIANO. All Instrumentalists and Voice
Any Standard COMPLETE Concert, or Operatic Aria.
Orchestra of the Kolarac Foundation
Important dates:
May 17-21 and June 14-17, 2024 - Live Auditions. Broadcast on video and social platforms.
Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. Meet the Judges and the Music Director Oliver von Dohnanyi.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or any Aria accepted.
Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra at Zlín Congress Center Hall in Zlin, Czech Republic
Important dates:
May 17-21 and June 14-17, 2024 - Live Auditions. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Music Director.
Concert Dates for 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons - TBD
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No age restrictions. All Instruments and Voice
For sample of accepted Concertos, Arias and other vocal works - click below "Repertory" button
Paducah Symphony Orchestra
Important dates for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra concerts with colORCHESTRA soloists in the 2025/26 Season.
Important dates:
May 17-21 and June 14-17, 2024 - Live Auditions. Broadcast on video and social platforms.
Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. Concert Dates with Paducah Symphony Orchestra at Carson Center:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Rehearsal Schedule
Fridays:
Rehearsal 1. 15:00 - 17:30
Rehearsal 2. 18:30 - 21:00
Saturdays:
Rehearsal 3. 14:00 - 16:30
Performance: 19:30
Cairo Opera Orchestra at Cairo Opera House in Cairo, Egypt
Important dates:
May 17-21 and June 14-17, 2024 - Live Auditions. Broadcast on video and social platforms.
Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
Meet the Judges and the Music Director Devin Patrick Hughes
Concert Dates for 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons - TBD
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Slovak Sinfonietta Zilina
Important dates:
May 17-21 and June 14-17, 2024 - Live Auditions. Broadcast on video and social platforms.
Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. Meet the Judges and the Music Director Oliver von Dohnanyi.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or any Aria accepted.
Western New York Chamber Orchestra at Harry King Hall at The SUNY at Fredonia
Important dates: May 17-21 and June 14-17, 2024 - Live Auditions. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Music Director. Glen Cortese.
Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE
Concert dates TBD in 2024-25 concert season
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No age restrictions. All Instruments and Voice
For sample of accepted Concertos, Arias and other vocal works - click below "Repertory" button