Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra Auditions

The Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra is a volunteer community orchestra in the Pittsburgh Area. 

​​​The Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra will be holding auditions for the positions of principal cellist and principal violist on Tuesday, August 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 40 Washington Ave, Bridgeville, PA 15017.

The orchestra is looking for fine players who are also good leaders.

To register for the audition, call 412-854-1389.


Audition Music for Principal Cello

Solo piece of your own choosing, approx. 2 -3 minutes

Excerpt #1: Beethoven Symphony#5, movt. 2 view/download 

Excerpt #2: Beethoven Symphony#5, movt. 3  view/download 

Excerpt #3: von Suppe Poet and Peasant Overture view/download


Audition Music for Principal Viola

Solo piece of your own choosing, approx. 2 -3 minutes
Excerpt #1: Beethoven #5, movt. #2 
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Excerpt #2: Bizet L’Arlesienne, Suite #2 
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Excerpt #3: Berlioz, Roman Carnival Overture 
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