The Salina Symphony has announced audition dates for the Youth Symphony and Youth Choir.

The Salina Youth Symphony orchestras and the Salina Youth Choir will hold auditions for the fall semester in Kansas Wesleyan University’s Pioneer Hall. 

Auditions for the Youth Symphony, Junior Youth Symphony and Preparatory Orchestra will be held Aug. 24 and 25. Students from elementary through high school are invited to audition. Students should come prepared to play a solo of their choice. They will also be asked to play scales and sight read. Please register online at www.salinasymphony.org for an audition time.

Auditions for the Salina Youth Choir will be held August 24. Students in grades 4-8 are invited to audition. Students should come prepared to sing the first verse of “My Country Tis of Thee” or “Amazing Grace” as well as “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” in canon. Please register online at www.salinasymphony.org for an audition time.

The Youth Symphony features a full orchestra of advanced musicians under the under the direction of Henry Littich. The Junior Youth Symphony is a full intermediate orchestra performing under the baton of Robbie Banks. The Preparatory Orchestra, a beginning string orchestra, is directed by Michael Harbaugh. Members of the Youth Symphony program rehearse Saturday mornings throughout the school year and perform two concerts each year at the Stiefel Theatre.

The Youth Choir is directed by Jenna Eshleman and rehearses Tuesday evenings throughout the school year. The Youth Choir performs 4-5 concerts each season, including the Salina Symphony Christmas Festival.

For more information, please contact the Symphony Office at 785-823-8309.