We want you to join the Lassiter Orchestra!

The Lassiter Orchestra has a long history of musical excellence! We would love for you to be a part of it!

Read below to learn more about the Lassiter Orchestra and all we have to offer…

Four reasons to join the Lassiter orchestra and continue playing your instrument in high school...

Audition Information 2024-2025

Auditions are required only for Philharmonia (level 2), Sinfonia (level 3) and Symphony (level 4). You will prepare required two scales and an etude. No audition is required for Concert Orchestra (level 1).

Audition materials can be downloaded below. Please download the audition packet for your chosen instrument. The packet contains detailed information, directions for recording, and required audition materials (scales, arpeggios, etude, and execerpts).

Auditions are recorded by the student and uploaded to Flip. Most students have used this platform before. There are no live auditions.

Students must submit a separate audition video for each orchestra they are applying for. Placement results will be posted sometime in April.

Auditions are due Friday, March 29 at 11:59 PM

Audition deadline extended!!!

Due to many students having big tests in their core subjects before Spring Break, the audition deadline has been extended to Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:59 PM. This will give some students a bit more time to prepare their audition.

Frequently Asked Questions...

Do I have to audition to participate in high school orchestra?

Auditions are optional. Students who don’t want to audition will be placed in Concert Orchestra. Auditions are required for students interested in participating in Philharmonia, Sinfonia, or Chamber Orchestra. There are different audition requirements for these three ensembles, and information will be released in February with recorded (Flip) auditions due near the end of March. Your orchestra teacher will share the audition materials with you then.

Can I participate in sport or other activities and still do orchestra?

Yes! We have many students who participate in all types of school-sponsored and outside sports, church groups, and other activities.

Can I still take advanced classes like honors/AP and survive HS?

Yes! Most current orchestra students are in advanced placement courses and are able to manage everything. In fact, many students will tell you that orchestra is a relaxing break from the rigors of academic classes!

What if I’m not the strongest player? Should I play in high school?

There is a place for you in the Lassiter Orchestra! With four ability-based classes we have the ability to differentiate and provide a great experience regardless of your playing level, drive, or desire. This is one of the advantages of ability-based classes over grade-based. We have students in all grades in each of our classes.

What are the different orchestra levels at Lassiter?

Lassiter offer 4 ability-based classes. Concert Orchestra is our entry level offering. This course continues instruction after middle school and focuses on building technical skills, enhancing music reading and aural skills. Philharmonia is the intermediate level, Sinfonia is the advanced level, and Chamber Orchestra is the mastery level. Each class has a mix of grade levels.

Does the STEM schedule conflict with orchestra?

Sometimes there are scheduling conflicts or difficult scheduling situations. Dr. Laux makes these work the best he can. Occasionally some students may elect to forgo their lunch period so that they can remain in orchestra. When this happens, Dr. Laux is very flexible, allowing students to eat/snack during class. Dr. Laux would rather have these students eating during class than not in orchestra at all!