The Wayzata Symphony Orchestra is looking for our next Principal Oboist to start 2027!
About the Wayzata Symphony Orchestra
The Wayzata Symphony Orchestra brings together accomplished and passionate musicians to engage the community with enlightening concert presentations. Guided by principles of excellence in performance and organization, members enjoy an environment of fun, trust, honor and exchange.
Each concert cycle consists of 5 rehearsals (typically in Hopkins) held on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:30 and select Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 9:30 with occasional dress rehearsals on Saturdays from 1:00 – 3:30. No rehearsals are held in December, or between June and August.
Audition Process
We will do our best to keep the audition process simple and straightforward.
Timeline
- Now until end of November: Application Open
- January: In-person auditions held at Hopkins High School on these dates:
- Saturday, January 9, 2027: 1:30–3:30pm
- Saturday, January 16, 2027: 1:30-3:30pm
- Saturday, January 23, 2027: 11:00am–Noon
- ℹ️ If none of these dates & times work for you, please reach out to Keehun Nam (keehun@thewso.org) to schedule another time!
- January 24, 2027: First finalist contacted
The audition panel will consist of Keehun Nam (Music Director) and Alyssa Jermiason (2nd Oboe).
You will be greeted at the door and directed to a warm up room you can use starting 30 minutes prior to your audition time.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Keehun Nam (keehun@thewso.org) regarding the process. We will aim to be as transparent, helpful, and practical as possible during this process.
When signing up for an audition spot, a phone number is being requested only for day-of purposes in case we need to reach you for a last minute change (like rescheduling due to sickness, etc).
Audition Materials
- Rossini: La scala di seta Overture mm. 5–54. Click here to view, download, and print the excerpt.
- Two additional standard orchestral excerpts of your choosing.
- 5 minutes of one solo work of your choosing. Can be a concerto, sonata, transcription, etc.
Please pick excerpts and a solo that best demonstrates your playing. We ask that each auditioning applicant bring 2 copies of all music for the audition panel, except the Rossini excerpt.
Sign Up for an Audition Time Slot
| ℹ️ If none of these dates & times work for you, please reach out to Keehun Nam (keehun@thewso.org) to schedule another time! |