ASO – Principal French Horn Auditions

Note: Auditions are scheduled in 15-minute time slots. Please complete the AUDITION REQUEST FORM, to secure your audition space. Principal Horn Auditions Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:30-10:00 p.m. Aurora Central Library 14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012 Please prepare the following excerpts: Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 5, Movement 2, 7 before A to 8 after A, Horn 1 https://www.hornsociety.org/tchaikovsky/tchaik5 Beethoven, Symphony No. 9, Movement 3, measures 83-121, Horn 4 https://www.hornsociety.org/beethoven/beethoven9#excerpt-3 Brahms, Academic Festival Overture, Beginning to A, Horn 1 https://www.hornsociety.org/brahms/academic-festival Brahms, Academic Festival Overture, 10 after F through G, Horn 3 https://www.hornsociety.org/brahms/academic-festival#excerpt-2 REASONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER JOINING THE ASO: You are an accomplished amateur. You are a professional looking to build your repertoire. You are a music educator who misses the orchestra environment. You are an advanced student looking for additional experience. You are a retired professional who just can’t quit. You want to make music in an environment which is challenging, yet positive and with friendly colleagues. The ASO is an open and friendly organization with members from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity, and embrace each members cultural, social, and personal qualities, which make the ASO special!