Photography by Mark Edman
2026-27 Season
Seattle Collaborative Orchestra seeks motivated student and community musicians from across our region to participate and engage in our award-winning orchestra.
Auditions are currently open for the 2026-27 season. Audition videos are due each season by August 15th for priority admission. Continued auditions are based on orchestra needs and space available.
Seattle Collaborative Orchestra Includes:
1/3 Student and 1/3 Community musicians (selected by SCO Artistic Staff) and 1/3 Professional musicians
Currently, we have openings for:
Violin - Student and Community
Viola - Student only
Cello - Student only
Bass - Student only
Flute - Student only
Oboe - Student only
Clarinet - Student only
Bassoon - Student only
Horn - Student only
Trumpet - Student only
Trombone - Student only
Tuba - Student only
Percussion - Student and Community
THREE STEPS TO AUDITION
Prepare audition video (scales, excerpt(s), solo). Upload “unlisted” audition video to YouTube (click here for help)
2. Pay a one time $45 application fee.
(Payments through Neon pay include a 3.5% + $0.20 per transaction convenience fees)
If the application fee requirement makes it impossible or difficult for you to audition, please contact orchestra@seattlecollaborativeorchestra.org to make other arrangements.
3. Fill out an online application AND add “unlisted” YouTube audition links to application.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VIDEO AUDITIONS?
Only video recordings uploaded to YouTube will be accepted. (Contact orchestra@seattlecollaborativeorchestra.org if this is not possible)
Cell phone video recordings are acceptable.
List your video as “unlisted” on YouTube! We cannot view “private” videos.
For MORE information on how to audition, go to Audition Instructions
when will I receive my music?
Music will be available three weeks prior to first rehearsal
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
In alignment with Seattle Collaborative Orchestra's stated goals, it is the policy of SCO to provide all persons with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status or any characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Candidates of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color) communities are encouraged to apply.