Marta Zurad, Conductor

Open to intermediate pre-college string players. Students placed in PSO are comfortable shifting and playing fast passagework. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members of PSO are in grades 6-8. 

Rehearsals: Saturday, 8:30–10:00 a.m.

First Rehearsal: September 17, 2011

Jordan Hall Concerts:

Winter Festival, Saturday December 17, 2011
Spring Festival, Saturday June 2, 2012

Audition Information

Fall Seating Auditions (for members only)

Seating Auditions: September 8 & 10, 2011
Seating auditions are 7 minutes long and can be scheduled after August 15, by logging into your account online.

Seating audition requirements: Prepare two solo works or two movements from the same work that represent contrasting styles. This usually means a fast, technical piece and a slower, more lyrical piece.

Absence Requests

Please print and hand-in an Absence Request Form to the student manager or to Concert Ensemble Manager, Rebecca Bogers. Requests need to be submitted at least two weeks before the date of absence. You may also fax your form into (617) 585-1135 or snail mail to:

NEC Preparatory School
Attn: Rebecca Bogers
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA. 02115

Still have questions?

Rebecca Bogers, Concert Ensemble Manager, (617) 585-1127

During the academic year, PSO members can contact the PSO student manager

2011-06-21


WHY DO I LIKE THESE THINGS? ARE MY EARS ON WRONG? CHARLES IVES