The Villa Musica Summer Orchestra is now in its 12th year! Delighting in their diversity, the participants in this program represent every possible musical type; from amateur players through to emerging professionals. Each participant shares a passion for symphonic music and is especially inspired to gather together each summer to share this commonality.
Each year, word spreads about the program; the camaraderie, the joy, the wonderful repertoire – and the program grows. This year will be no exception. Each summer, we prepare two programs; each with a 4-5 week rehearsal period. All players are auditioned if it is their first time with us, and are required to be available for all rehearsals and the concert. The Villa Musica Summer Wind Ensemble will perform (Thursday, July 17 at 7:00pm) at Grossmont College, and the Villa Musica Summer Orchetra concert (Saturday, August 23rd at 7:00pm) at Torrey Pines High School. These concerts attract over 500 audience members; made up of friends and family of the musicians, children and adults affiliated with Villa Musica, and the general public.
To register for the 2025 sessions, please select a session (or both) via the registration form below and submit.
Facility/Music Rental Fee: $25
New members will be asked to submit a video or audio screening (one major and one minor scale; 2-3 octaves, and a one-minute solo of your choice to show your tone, timing, and technique). If selected, you will be sent a selection of excerpts and scheduled for a live audition.
Live audition dates:
VMSWE: Sunday, June 8
VMSO: Sunday, June 29
Villa Musica Summer Orchestra Manager:
Ciara Dabkowski – vmso@villamusica.org
