Overview
Solo:
Stamitz: Viola ConcertoFirst page of the International Edition
Excerpts:
Mozart: Symphony No. 35, (Haffner) IV – mm. 134-181
Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Scherzo – Reh. E to 3 bars after Reh. I
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 I – Reh. 15 to Reh. 17
Strauss: Don Juan beginning to Reh. D (play as written, no cuts)
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.
