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Orchestra needs young musicians

Published 2:23 pm Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Violinist Tera Applegate is one of several young island musicians who play with the Whidbey Island Youth Orchestra for a season of concerts.
Violinist Tera Applegate is one of several young island musicians who play with the Whidbey Island Youth Orchestra for a season of concerts.

The Whidbey Island Youth Orchestra is putting the call out to young island string players.

Auditions for all returning and prospective new members for the 2008-2009 season will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Whidbey Evangelical Free Church in Greenbank.

Musicians are asked to perform a 2-octave scale, a two- to three-minute solo and minimal sightreading. All returning orchestra members and new applicants are required to audition.

To schedule a time, call Roxallanne Medley at 360-678-3720.

The Whidbey Island Community Orchestra is also looking for new members for the 2008-2009 season. No audition is required. Call the number listed above for details.

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