Skaneateles Chamber Orchestra

SCO is a string orchestra open to any Middle School or High School string student who can pass an audition and/or who studies their instrument privately.

The goal and focus of this ensemble is to promote outstanding musicianship, to develop a high-level string group for those of outstanding ability and to add to the culture life of our community by off-campus performances and/or at school functions.

Audition Requirements

     1. One movement of a work, or etude, prepared prior to audition date.

     2. Preparation of three short orchestra excerpts.

     3. Sight-reading




Rehearsal Schedule and Performances

     Upon acceptance into SCO, students must sign a contract accepting responsibility to be at ALL rehearsals on Monday and Wednesday afternoon activity periods, 2:30-3:05.  A students will be allowed three excused absences throughout the course of the school year.  Students accepted into SCO must maintain a solid academic average to participate. 



Tuesday, January 22
National Honor Society Induction
7:00 pm
HS Auditorium



Friday, February 8
SSO Concert
7:30 pm
Civic Center Lobby

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