The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will soon be accepting auditions for their annual Piano Extravaganza.
What was once only open to Chilliwack residents back in 2011, now welcomes anyone in the Lower Mainland who wishes to demonstrate their talents at the keys.
"We want to create interest and enthusiasm in live music performance opportunities with our orchestra, so we are reaching out further," said CSO Conductor Paula DeWit.
Candidates will vie for the opportunity to perform on stage at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre with the orchestra musicians as they mark the end of the CSO season in May.
Successful candidates will join feature pianists Clinton and Erica Denoni. Audiences and piano students will be familiar with this high-energy, exciting musical couple.
All interested piano players or students are invited to prepare a piece to perform at the upcoming auditions. Duets are also welcome.
Piano Extravaganza auditions will be held at:
- Langley Community Music School (4899 207 St) on Jan. 29,
- Central Valley Academy of Music (3471 Clearbrook Rd) on Jan. 30,
- Chilliwack Cultural Centre (9201 Corbould St) on Jan. 30.
Application forms can be picked up at any of the three audition locations, or downloaded from chilliwacksymphony.com. Candidates will schedule an audition time with DeWit once their application is submitted.
The deadline for applications is Jan. 23. A $30 audition fee must be enclosed.
Selected candidates will perform their auditioned piece with the Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra at Piano Extravaganza on May 21.
Learn more at chilliwacksymphony.com or by calling the CSO office at 604-795-0521.