Audition for Our 2026–2027 Season
Join one of Kansas City’s longest-standing community orchestras!
KCCO invites talented violinists and violists to audition for our upcoming concert season. We welcome musicians who are passionate, committed, and eager to perform exciting repertoire in a supportive community orchestra environment. The deadline to register is August 15.
Available Positions:
Principal Second Violin
Principal Viola
First Violin Section
Second Violin Section
Viola Section
Audition Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Atonement Lutheran Church
9948 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66212
Audition Schedule
11:00 am – Violin Section
12:00 pm – Viola Section
12:45 pm – Principal Second Violin/Principal Viola
Section Audition Requirements
All violin and viola section applicants should prepare:
- One solo piece or orchestral excerpt (maximum 3 minutes)
- Sight-reading (provided at the audition)
No accompanist is required.
Principle Requirements
Applicants for Principal Second Violin and Principal Viola should prepare a solo (up to 3 minutes) that demonstrates playing ability. Additional sight-reading will be provided for these positions. Review of the season schedule is required after registering for an audition.
Position Description/Expectations
- Prepares all solos for assigned symphonic works
- Does bowings for their respective section
- Maintains the highest level of musical preparation
- Demonstrates a professional rapport with fellow musicians
- Makes Civic Orchestra a top artistic priority
Section leadership positions are best suited for string players with strong technical ability, collaborative spirit, and consistent reliability.
About Playing with KCCO
The Kansas City Civic Orchestra is entering its 67th concert season. Each member of the orchestra is a volunteer musician. Our musicians come from all different areas of the greater Kansas City region and have diverse vocational backgrounds. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, and the orchestra gives approximately five concerts between September and May. Each musician is expected to attend and prepare for all rehearsals/concerts and play at their highest ability. KCCO musicians take pride in the orchestra’s high-quality performances.
For more information, please email our music director, Chris Kelts.
Ready to Audition?
Complete the form below. The deadline for registration is August 15. Applicants will be contacted after that date with specific audition times.