The McLean Symphony Music Scholars Education Program
About the program
Open, by audition, to high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Northern Virginia. This program fosters a student's music education, gives them an opportunity to grow as young musicians, explore repertoire and performing opportunities they would not normally be exposed to, and allow for collaboration with the artistic staff and current members of TMS. The Scholars Program is open to string players.
Program Highlights
Open to rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors (Fall of 2024)
Open to players in all string sections
Highly Selective. 2-3 players chosen per season
Rehearsals on Tuesday nights
Opportunity to perform side-by-side with adult players
Opportunity to play advanced orchestral music
All performances in Fairfax County
Up to 4 Concerts a year
All players receive a stipend at the end of the concert season
Audition Requirements
Scale: One major or minor scale (minimum of 3 octaves).
Repertoire: Two contrasting pieces or movements from the standard repertoire.
Please submit a video of your audition. You may either upload a video or send a link to a posting of your audition. If you have technical issues, please contact Mary Bramley at tms@mclean-symphony.org for help.
CLICK HERE to submit audition video
Open until filled. Application Deadline: September 1, 2024
If accepted into the program, players will be REQUIRED to perform in at least two concerts. Regular rehearsal attendance is essential.
2024-2025 Season Information
Season 53: Save the Dates
Saturday October 19 @ 7.30pm: 'Fantasy and Fanfare'
Featuring: Tchaikovsky Symphony 2 / Sibelius Violin Concerto
Rehearsals: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/18 (Dress)
Friday December 13 @ 7.30pm: 'A Christmas Festival' @ Capital One Hall
A Family Friendly Holiday Concert
Rehearsals: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10 (dress), 12/13 (soundcheck)
Saturday April 5 @ 7.30pm: 'Celebrated Virtuosi'
Featuring: Saint-Saens Symphony 3 / Clara Schumann Piano Concerto
Rehearsals: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/4 (dress)
Saturday June 14 @ 7.30pm: 'Sounds of America'
Featuring: Hanson Symphony 2 / Barber Violin Concerto
Rehearsals: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/13 (dress)
Questions?
Contact Mary Bramley at tms@mclean-symphony .org to get more information on the TMS Music Scholars Program