Orchestra

[Angel of Music3]

Posted: 1/13/05 at 10:31pm

Does anyone know exactly how you audition for broadway orchestras? Is it the same type of thing as a cast audition?

[personB]

Posted: 1/13/05 at 10:46pm

I don't know if this works on Bway as well, but I know when an orch needs ringers, the conductor has networkings that lead him to a freelance musician who plays the instrument he needs. Then the musician is contracted to play for the concert that he is needed for.

So no, I don't think there are auditions. I think it's all on networking.

But who knows? I might be wrong. Please correct me if I am.

[Angel of Music3]

Posted: 1/13/05 at 10:54pm

So it basically just depends on who you know?

[personB]

Posted: 1/13/05 at 10:57pm

I think so. But once again, I might be wrong. Yeah, I'm not a very self assured person.

[MatureDignity]

Posted: 1/13/05 at 11:01pm

I'm curious about this, too. I know there's a union... is there a publication like Backstage for musicians? Thanks for any info!

[AM]

Posted: 1/14/05 at 3:19am

There is generally a music contractor who is responsible for putting the orchestra together. They select the musicians they want. Usually it is people that they have worked with before. I've never heard about auditions for the orchestras. In my opinion, the best way to get involved is to get on a sub list. They need subs for the musicians when they have to miss a show. People will get to know you, and when a position opens up they might ask you.

[Jon]

Posted: 1/14/05 at 9:15am

...and you need to be in the union first.