Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Claremont Concert Orchestra!

Join the orchestra in 2025-2026 to perform works by Beethoven, Schumann, to participate in the premiere of a new work composed especially for the CCO, and to collaborate with the Dance Department in a celebration of Martha Graham’s centennial.

Spring 2026 Auditions

• Audition materials consist of a short piece of your choice (up to 7 minutes) and excerpts from the repertoire that the orchestra will perform in 2025-26
• 2025-2026 Audition Excerpts
• Email Professor Cubek to schedule an audition

Fall 2026 Auditions

Fall 2026 auditions will take place during orientation week and the first day of classes. All students who haven’t participated in the CCO before are required to audition. Former orchestra members are not required to audition; however, they are welcome to do so if they would like their seating assignment to be reconsidered.

• Audition materials consist of a short piece of your choice (up to 7 minutes) and excerpts from the repertoire that the orchestra will perform in 2026-2027
• Audition excerpts will be posted here. As a reference, you may review the 2025-2026 Audition Excerpts
• Sign-ups will be available here by early August
• In-person orchestra auditions are scheduled to take place in room PAC 118 of the Scripps College Performing Arts Center. A map of the building can be found here

IMPORTANT NOTE: We are aware that the days before the semester begins can be hectic and completely understand that many students may not have the time to adequately practice before their audition. We will certainly take into account the challenging circumstances while listening to each student. The CCO is a welcoming community and the audition process reflects this spirit.

If you have questions, please contact Prof. Cubek at dcubek@scrippscollege.edu or dcubek@g.hmc.edu