Since its inception, the New England Philharmonic has maintained its unique mission to perform the orchestral works of today’s composers along with the standard and lesser-known compositions by the masters of the last 250 years. This all-volunteer orchestra is composed of amateur and professional musicians and students who donate their time and talent to make this mission a success.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings from 7:15 to 10:00 pm at Simmons College, on the Fenway. Rehearsals begin on Sunday, September 11th.

Free garage parking on Sunday evenings is available for orchestra members.

Concerts for the 2011-12 season are on Saturday October 29, 2011; Sunday December 11, 2011 (afternoon); Saturday March 3, 2012; Sunday March 4, 2012 (in Providence), and Saturday May 5, 2012.

Auditions

The New England Philharmonic will hold auditions on September 7th and 8th from 7-10pm at Boston University.

The New England Philharmonic has openings for the 2011-12 season for:

• first & second violin

• viola

• cello

• bass

All interested musicians are invited to audition. For more information or to schedule an audition time please email pers...@nephilharmonic.org. Please be sure to include your full name, mailing address, phone number, email address, and instrument, and your preference of audition day (Wednesday or Thursday).

Audition requirements are two pieces or excerpts of the performer’s choice from standard repertoire, one technical and one lyrical, plus some sightreading.