Auditions
General Audition Information
The Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra (GGFSO) is a community orchestra based in Grand Forks, North Dakota that began performing in 1908. GGFSO is only one in a handful of American orchestras older than 100 years. The Symphony features local and regional musicians in performances of classical and modern symphony music.
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The mission of the GGFSO puts excellence on stage to improve lives in Grand Forks and the surrounding region. The intention of the Symphony is to excite, educate, and inspire audiences with the highest quality performances of the most beautiful music.
Compensation is based on a per-service rate. Limited assistance with driving costs is available to musicians from outside the immediate area, board is not provided. All candidates must be US citizens, or be otherwise eligible for employment in the United States.
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AUDITIONS
Live auditions are typically held each fall, 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the upcoming concert season. If you have questions, please fill out a contact request form and we will get back to you with more information.
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Audition Date for the 2024-25 Season
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DATE: Saturday September 21, 2024
LOCATION: UND Hughes Fine Arts Center
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RECORDED VIDEO AUDITIONS
For video auditions, applicants are required to submit their application and video recordings.
Click here to view the Recording Information Pack for requirements when submitting a digital audition.
General
Audition
Repertoire
Unless a specific solo is stated in the appropriate repertoire list, each candidate should prepare a two-minute solo demonstrating lyrical and technical abilities, in addition to the excerpts.
Instruments
Violin 2
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Flute
Piccolo
Oboe
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Contrabassoon
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Tuba
Percussion
Harp
If there is no link provided, please write to personnel@ggfso.org