The Lake County Adult & Youth Concert Orchestra is dedicated to providing a high-quality and enjoyable experience for all members. This is accomplished through establishing and maintaining elevated participation standards, a spirit of cooperation, and adherence to a code of conduct.
The Concert Orchestra welcomes advanced students and disciplined adults to seek a position with the group.
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Potential Concert Orchestra members must have intermediate to advanced experience and skills on an orchestral instrument (Strings – violin, viola, cello, double bass; Winds – flute, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, sax; Brass – trumpet, trombone, f horn, baritone, euphonium, tuba; Percussion – drums, timpani, aux. percussion, mallets, piano, bass).
Typically, the requisite level of experience and skills are gained through activities such as;
1.) private instrument lessons,
2.) many years playing in a 6-12 school band or orchestra,
3.) music studies at the college level,
4.) being a member of a local/regional symphony.
The Concert Orchestra performs a wide variety of musical styles including classical, pops, swing, and seasonal selections.
Dedicated youth members of the Concert Orchestra can become eligible for scholarships for future studies of any collegiate subject from both the Lake County Symphony Association and the Allegro Scholarship Program.
