The Salina Symphony Youth Education program will hold auditions for the 2024-2026 season at the Salina Symphony Rehearsal Hall, located at 132 S. 5th Street.

Auditions for the Salina Symphony Youth Choir will be held Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students in grades 4-8 are invited to audition. Students should come prepared to sing the first verse of “My Country Tis of Thee” or “Amazing Grace” as well as “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” in canon. Please register online at www.salinasymphony.org for an audition time.

The Salina Symphony Youth Choir is directed by Jenna Eshleman and rehearses Tuesday evenings throughout the school year, performing several concerts each season. A select chorus from the Youth Choir will also perform in this season’s The Nutcracker. Salina Youth Symphony Program Auditions – August 25

Auditions for the Salina Youth Symphony Program will be held Sunday, August 25, from 2-5 p.m. at the Salina Rehearsal Hall. Students from elementary through high school are invited to audition and should come prepared to play a solo of their choice. They will also be asked to play scales and sight read. Please register online at www.salinasymphony.org for an audition time.

The Salina Youth Symphony features a full orchestra of advanced musicians under the direction of Henry Littich. The Youth String Ensemble is an intermediate orchestra performing under the baton of Dr. Leonardo Rosario. The Youth Jazz Band (new this season!) is an intermediate jazz ensemble directed by Adam Keller. The Preparatory Orchestra, a beginning string orchestra, is conducted by Michael Harbaugh. Members of each ensemble rehearse Saturday mornings throughout the school year and perform two concerts each year at the Stiefel Theatre.

The Salina Symphony is dedicated to enriching lives through artistic music performance and education. For more information, please contact the Symphony Office at (785) 823-8309 or visit salinasymphony.org.