On the heels of a lively 2022-2023 season, The Lakeland Civic Orchestra is tuning up and inviting new members to join the upcoming 2023-2024 season.

The Lakeland Civic Orchestra is specifically seeking musicians who play orchestral string instruments (violin, viola, cello and bass) as well as trumpet, trombone and percussion. Other woodwind and brass instrument players are welcome to audition but may not be offered a regular position at this time.

Interested musicians should contact Dr. Matthew Saunders at msaunders4@lakelandcc.edu or 440.525.7105. Auditions will be held by appointment only Monday, Aug. 21, in the Dr. Wayne L. Rodehorst Performing Arts Center in the D-Building of Lakeland’s campus. Musicians must be prepared to sight-read and play a prepared selection that best demonstrates their skills.

Joining the Lakeland Civic Orchestra is an exciting opportunity to connect with other talented musicians, whose work helps to make the Arts at Lakeland a notable part of Northeast Ohio’s vibrant music scene. Orchestra members come from many different backgrounds, from passionate amateurs to professional musicians seeking additional performance opportunities.

All college students and community adults are eligible to join, but at least two years’ performing experience at the high school level is recommended. All members should commit to Monday evening rehearsals and two to three performances during each semester. Most performers must provide their own instruments, and percussionists must provide their own mallets.

ABOUT THE CIVIC MUSIC ENSEMBLES

Lakeland Community College provides community members the opportunity to express and advance their talents by performing in five music groups: the Lakeland Civic Band, the Lakeland Civic Chorus, the Lakeland Civic Flute Choir, the Lakeland Civic Jazz Orchestra and the Lakeland Civic Orchestra. Additionally, the college offers talented high school students Jazz Impact, an all-star high school music group.

ABOUT LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

For more than 55 years, Lakeland Community College has impacted thousands of lives through learning. Founded in 1967, Lakeland was the first college in Ohio created by a vote of the people. True to its mission, the college provides quality learning opportunities to nearly 8,000 credit students to meet the needs of the community at its campus in Kirtland and online.

Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, Lakeland offers more than 140 associate degree and certificate programs that may lead to high-demand careers or transfer to four-year institutions. The college also provides access to bachelor’s, graduate and doctorate degrees along with certificates and endorsements, as well as lifelong learning opportunities, on campus through the Holden University Center of Lakeland, in partnership with 11 four-year institutions.

By: Charles Hegedus, Mrktg and Commun Specialist