AUDITIONS
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The International Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director and Conductor Douglas A. Bianchi, has developed into a long-lasting performance and educational resource between London, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. As the longest-serving cross-border orchestra on the continent, we strive to provide our twin communities with memorable musical experiences, enticing our audiences with exceptional performances of the classics, the more contemporary, and everything in between.
Open Auditions
To Apply:
Send an email with your resume to Managing Director, Dinah Bianchi at [email protected]
Please, in your email, specify as to which category you prefer to be auditioned.
Auditions will be held at the International Symphony Orchestra Office at 170 Christina St. N. Sarnia, ON.
Please note:
We have a 12 concert season with a minimum of 29 services.
Remuneration for substitute and paid positions begin at $70 per service and travel pay when applicable.
ISO 2025 String Auditions – Violin 1
The International Symphony Orchestra is hosting blind auditions for community section, paid section/substitute positions for violins. We invite local musicians to join our musical community for the 2025–2026 concert season.
📅 Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
🕔 Violin Auditions: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: International Symphony Orchestra / ISObar – 170 Christina St. North
📩 To apply: Send a resume to Dinah Bianchi, Managing Director at [email protected]
Requirements:
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One solo work (your choice)
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Excerpts:
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Don Juan – R. Strauss (1st page only)
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Symphony No. 4 – Brahms (1st movement: m. 1 to downbeat of m. 19)
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Symphony No. 2 – Schumann (Scherzo: beginning to m. 20, with repeat)
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Symphony No. 39 – Mozart (2nd movement: m. 1 to downbeat of m. 40)
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ISO 2025 String Auditions – Violin 2
The International Symphony Orchestra is hosting blind auditions for community section, paid section/substitute positions for violins. We invite local musicians to join our musical community for the 2025–2026 concert season.
📅 Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
🕔 Violin Auditions: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: International Symphony Orchestra / ISObar – 170 Christina St. North
📩 To apply: Send a resume to Dinah Bianchi, Managing Director at [email protected]
Requirements:
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One solo work (your choice)
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Excerpts:
- Piano Concerto No. 1 – Brahms (4th Movement, fugue – From the downbeat of letter E to 26 after letter E).
- Symphony No. 9 – Beethoven (2nd Movement – Beginning to letter B, or bar 77).
ISO 2025 String Auditions – Cello
The International Symphony Orchestra is hosting blind auditions for community section, paid section/substitute cellos. We invite local musicians to join our musical community for the 2025–2026 concert season.
📅 Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
🕔 Cello Auditions: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: International Symphony Orchestra / ISObar – 170 Christina St. North
📩 To apply: Send a resume to Dinah Bianchi, Managing Director at [email protected]
Requirements:
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One solo work (your choice)
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Excerpts:
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Piano Concerto No. 2 – Brahms (Movement 3, both solos)
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Symphony No. 5 – Beethoven (Movement 2: m. 1–10, m. 49–59, m. 98–106)
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William Tell Overture – Rossini (Solo)
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Symphony No. 41 – Mozart (Finale: beginning to first double bar)
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Ein Heldenleben – R. Strauss (Beginning to 5 measures after [5])0
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ISO 2025 String Auditions – Viola
The International Symphony Orchestra is hosting blind auditions for community section, paid section/substitute for violas. We invite local musicians to join our musical community for the 2025–2026 concert season.
📅 Audition Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
🕔 Viola Auditions: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: International Symphony Orchestra/ISObar – 170 Christina St. North
📩 To apply: Send a resume to Dinah Bianchi, Managing Director at [email protected]
Requirements:
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One solo work (your choice)
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Excerpts:
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Symphony No. 5 – Beethoven (Movement 2: m. 1–10; m. 49–59; m. 98–106)
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Roman Carnival Overture – Berlioz (Rehearsal 1–4)
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Symphony No. 2 – Brahms (Movement 1: 4 before E to 19 after E)
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Symphony No. 35 – Mozart (Movement 1: beginning to m. 66)
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CONTACT US
International Symphony Orchestra
170 Christina Street North, Sarnia, ON, Canada N7T 5T9
800 Harker St. Port Huron, MI, 48060
Mailing Address:
PO Box 610242 Port Huron, MI, 48061-0242
Office Hours – Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm
Tel Canada 519-337-7775
Tel USA 810-984-8857
Tickets [email protected]
General Inquiries [email protected]
Dinah Bianchi, Managing Director, [email protected]
Mariana Gauta, Office [email protected]