Symphony

The Symphony is a place for advanced students to find challenge and community in performing classics of the full orchestral repertoire as well as new works by contemporary composers. Each year, select members are featured in solo performance with the Symphony and are encouraged to audition for this special opportunity.

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Grant Donnellan, Symphony Director

Professor of violin and string pedagogy at Western Washington University and concertmaster of the Whatcom Symphony. Grant holds a Master of Music degree and Performance Certificate from the Yale School of Music. He has performed in European tours and on recordings as a member of the American Sinfonietta. As a conductor, he has directed the Whatcom Symphony, the WWU Symphony and Chamber Orchestra, the Ferndale Summer Pops Orchestra and numerous State Honor Orchestras. Grant is also Director of Western’s Chamber Days summer chamber music camp.

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Audition Dates and Requirements

• Please see the Auditions page for specific audition requirements.
• Auditions by appointment, in the Lower Level 2 of the WWU Performing Arts Center. To schedule an audition, please e-mail: info@northsoundyouthsymphony.org
• (See Calendar)

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Symphony Requirements:

1. An approximately 2 minute solo of the student’s choice;
2. From the 2023 WMEA/All-Northwest Repertoire (Click here for strings; Click here for wind/percussion)
   • Scales (Track 1 & 2) at a tempo that is comfortable to you;
   • Your choice of Track 3 OR Track 4 at a tempo that is comfortable to you.