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Oakland Civic Orchestra Membership and Auditions
Artistic Director: Martha Stoddard
(510) 238-7275


Members come from cities throughout the Bay Area to participate and the orchestra currently is at a membershipof 50 with complete wind, brass and percussion sections. Players range in skills and experience from intermediate to professional levels.

New members are always welcome in the string section; interested string players should call or e-mail for more information prior to attending rehearsal.

Winds, Brass and Percussion are accepted by audition as vacancies occur. Interested players are encouraged to contact the director to learn about vacancies and/or to arrange for an informal audition.

Dues
Members voluntarily contribute dues, as they are able to help fund the activities. These dues cover sheet music rental, instrument rental, and guest artist fees and facilities rental expenses.

Currently dues are $50 per quarter. Members may donate services in lieu of dues payments.

Attendance
The orchestra presents public concerts and maintains a high performance standard. Regular attendance is essential to achieve this goal and is expected of all members.

Joining the Orchestra
Please direct all inquiries to ococonductor@comcast.net. Admission to the Orchestra is at the discretion of the Music Director.




Related links:
- Oakland Symphony

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