Overview
Solo:
Spillman: Concerto for Bass TromboneI – First page only
Excerpts:
Respighi: Pines of Rome II – mm. 27-55
Schumann: Symphony No. 3, (Rhenish) IV – beginning through m. 18
Rossini: Overture to William Tell C through 9 bars after Reh. D
Verdi: Falstaff Act III, part 1 – Reh. 7 through 9 bars after Reh. 7, Act III, part 1 – 4 bars after Reh. 13 through 20 bars after Reh. 14
Kodály: Suite from Háry János IV – 5 bars after Reh. 5 through 29 bars after Reh. 5
Wagner: Das Rheingold Scene 2 – 6 bars after Reh. 17 through 2 bars before Reh. 18, Scene 2 – Reh. 24a through 7 bars after Reh. 24a, Scene 4
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.
