Overview
Solo:
Exposition of a standard concerto
Excerpts:
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 II – mm. 1-10, 49-59, and 98-106
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Scherzo – Reh. N to Reh. O
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 III – beginning through m. 16
Strauss: Ein Heldenleben beginning through 5 bars after Reh. 2
About Civic Orchestra of Chicago
The Civic Orchestra of Chicago is now accepting applications for the 2026/27 season.
Founded in 1919 as a training program of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Civic Orchestra prepares its members for multifaceted and meaningful careers in orchestral music and beyond. Civic members participate in full-orchestra concert cycles, workshops, masterclasses, mock auditions, chamber music, school partnerships and other special projects. They are coached and mentored by Principal Conductor Ken-David Masur, CSO musicians and world-renowned guest conductors and clinicians. Civic performs free and low-cost concerts in Orchestra Hall and in communities across greater Chicago, and anchors the annual Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition and Chicago Youth in Music Festival.
The audition deadline is 11:59pm Central Time on Sunday, February 15, 2026 on Acceptd. Please visit cso.org/joincivic for more information.
