Auditions

Audition Information

Audition applications for the Kansas City Civic Orchestra’s current season are closed.  Please check our website June 2025 for audition information for next season.

Audition Requirements:

  • ALL: Solo selection of your choice, between 3–5 minutes (No pianist required or provided)
  • STRINGS: Sight reading will be demonstrated (provided by audition panel)
  • PRINCIPAL OBOE: Excerpts from downloadable PDF.

Other Information:

  • Auditions are not blind
  • Please arrive early enough to have ample time to check-in/warm-up
  • Memorization is not required for your solo selection

    If you are interested in joining the Kansas City Civic Orchestra, please use the form below. (All fields must be completed.):

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    Below is general information about playing with KCCO. For specific questions please email our music director, Chris Kelts.

    Being a Musician with KCCO
    The Kansas City Civic Orchestra is entering its 65th 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 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, as well as the weekly commitment required to provide those performances to the greater Kansas City community.