Join the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Orchestra!
La Jolla Symphony has established itself as one of the most elite community-based symphony orchestras in the country. The makeup of the orchestra is 10-20% UCSD students, and 80-90% community members with various occupations, which include teachers, doctors, engineers, dentists, scientists, college professors, and professional musicians who donate their time. We are a volunteer organization (unpaid), with high expectations, sharing a passion for music, who also enjoy the camaraderie, working with a great conductor, and performing cutting edge repertoire.
To apply for our orchestra, please complete this online form. We will respond to your submission.
Any applicant can do the in-person, Saturday, Sep. 27, 2025 Fall audition as long as they notify the orchestra manager in advance. All application materials received after Sep. 27, 2025 will be required to submit a video audition, and may be asked to schedule an additional in-person audition.
Audition Details:
- Select a solo of your choice which can be a movement of a concerto, sonata, or something you consider adequately demonstrates your technique and musicality.
- Download Instrumental Audition Material from the list below, practice and prepare the excerpts as indicated.
Woodwind and Brass Applicants: Please note you will be auditioning for placement on the substitute list for your instrument. If you are a UCSD student, you will need to be invited to join the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra to play in one or both concert series in a quarter before being cleared to register for MU134 or MU234. Note: There are many occasions when musicians on the substitute list are invited to play for a particular concert series
UCSD String Applicants: If accepted to play in the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra you are encouraged to Enroll in MUSIC 134 (Undergraduates) or MUSIC 234 (Graduates).
Links to 2025-26 Orchestra Audition Material:
Contact Us
We look forward to hearing from you!
To contact our box office, use the form to the right or contact us at boxoffice@ljsc.org