Washington Conservatory of Music

Pressenda Chamber Players 2025–2026 Season
2025-11-08 14:00 - 2026-04-04 14:00 (America/New_York) | Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ, 3400 Lowell St NW, Washington, DC, 20016
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be behind the scenes for auditions? Join WCM for our Annual Accord Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition! The Washington Conservatory of Music (WCM) is excited to announce the opportunity to perform with the Accord Symphony Orchestra through their 10th Season Concerto Competition! General Requirements Audition Date and Times: February 28th, 10am-12:30pmAudition Location: Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ, 3400 Lowell St. NW, Washington, DCAudition Deadline to Apply: February 23, 2026Performance Date and Location: April 12, 3pm at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in NW Washington, DCWho Can Apply: Instrumentalists and vocalists of all agesWhat to Perform (read entire section)For both instrumentalists and vocalists, pieces must have been written before 1925, and orchestral accompaniments should be performable by standard Romantic Era-sized orchestra or smaller. Pieces should not exceed a total length of 15 minutes.For instrumentalists, one movement of standard concerto repertoire or major work written for soloist and orchestra.For vocalists, a complete work for voice and orchestra, a selection of songs from an orchestrated song cycle, concert arias, one or two opera arias from the same opera, or selections from a larger work (e.g., Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate) are all acceptable options. Musical Theater or similar repertoire is not allowed. Music: Provide scores (solo part/piano reduction) for the pianist at the time of application. You may bring your own pianist if you wish, but the arrangements (including any asked-for fees) are the responsibility of the participant. You must bring neat, double-sided, hole-punched copies in a 3-ring binder for the WCM-provided pianist. Attire: Business or comfortable daytime recital wear. Concert black is also acceptable. Application Process Apply Online: Complete the WCM’s online application form.Submit Video: Upload a high-quality audition video by the deadline.Prize: Perform winning piece with the Accord Symphony Orchestra during the April 12th concert

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