This program gives high school instrumentalists an opportunity to perform side-by-side with musicians from the Lansing Symphony! Students participate in an audition process and, if chosen, receive the opportunity to partake in the rehearsal and performance of selections from The Nutcracker at our Holiday Pops concert. Students will gain an invaluable experience being part of a professional orchestra.
The application process for the 2025 Side-by-Side Student Orchestra is open. Auditions will be on December 4th, 2025. Audition time and location will be emailed by Sunday, November 30.
The 2025 repertoire will consist of L'Arlesienne, Skater's Waltz, and Babes In Toyland. Please prepare these pieces in their entirety. As we approach the audition, specific audition passages will be passed along to all applicants.
The instrument-specific parts will be posted shortly.
The following are mandatory events, locations, and times for students participating in the Side-by-Side Student Orchestra:
Student Rehearsal & Mentor Session:
December 20th, 2025, 6:30-8:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal with LSO:
December 21st, 2025 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Performance at the Wharton Center:
December 21st, 2025 at 3:00 pm
For any questions, contact Ashleigh Lore at:
Email: Ashleigh@LansingSymphony.org
Or Mail:
Lansing Symphony Orchestra
Attn: Ashleigh Lore
104 S. Washington Sq., Ste. 300
Lansing, MI 48933