ROSO Auditions

Updated September 1, 2026 Check this page over the summer for 2026-2027 season openings!

Notice of Auditions

We are opening our doors for auditionees for the following positions. Kindly also note that we are a community orchestra, and our musicians are uncompensated. Any questions? contact the personnel manager below.
  • Harp (accepting resumes through October 1, 2026)
  • Section Viola (accepting resumes through October 1, 2026)
The season includes four subscription Friday night concerts. Rehearsals occur every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Dress rehearsals happen on the Thursday evening before the concert. There are usually no performances during the summer.
Interested applicants should send questions or a resume to Personnel Manager, Kristen Moreno. Auditions are conducted by individual appointment.
  • Kristen Moreno – Personnel Manager | Email

Repertoire

Prospective members seeking section positions must first receive permission from the section principal to rehearse with the orchestra for one cycle. An audition for the concert repertoire will be held before the concert. Acceptance into the orchestra is based on audition performance and regular attendance at rehearsals. Section members are allowed a maximum of two absences per cycle, but most maintain perfect attendance.

Utility Musicians

A utility musician, or an uncompensated voting member, is an auditioned musician who plays occasionally required parts such as the third trumpet, third flute, percussion, and more. They also have reduced attendance requirements.
With the music director's approval, the principal determines the attendance requirement for each concert. If a section has an opening, a utility musician may be offered the position without another audition if recommended by the principal.
Mailing Address
PO Box 1738 Royal Oak, MI 48068
Concert Location
Royal Oak Middle School Dondero Auditorium 709 N Washington Ave Royal Oak, MI 48067
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