This page is intended for convenient access to information for musicians who play, or wish to play, with The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra. Here, musicians can find the orchestra rehearsal schedule and information to arrange an audition.

This site will be updated regularly. In the event of an emergency, however, musicians are encouraged to contact Ann Arata by email at ann.arata@comcast.net or call Anne DiSciullo at (617) 416-7601

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

All regular Rehearsals will be held at the First Baptist Church, 220 Cabot Street, Beverly  beginning at 6:00 p.m. and will end at 9:00 p.m.

All Dress Rehearsals will be held at Swampscott High School Auditorium, 200 Essex Street, Swampscott.  The Saturday Dress rehearsals begin at 10 a.m.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL DRESS REHEARSAL WITH THE CHORALE ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, AT 12 NOON PRECEDING THE 3 P.M. CONCERT
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FALL CONCERT
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 3:00 p.m., Swampscott High School

  • Franz Josef Haydn,  “The Creation”

 

Instrumentation: 322*3-2230-tmp.-harpsichord-strings (109 Minutes. 80 Minutes if we do not perform Part 3.)

Rehearsals: October (11), 18, 25: November  1.  There is no rehearsal on November 8.
Final Orchestral Rehearsal Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m., Swampscott High School
Dress Rehearsal Sunday November 15, 12 Noon to 2:30 p.m. Swampscott High School
Concert Date November 15
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WINTER CONCERT
Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Swampscott High School
(Snow Date, February 21)

  • W. A. Mozart (1756-1791), Symphony No. 31 , K.297, D Major “Paris”

Instrumentation:  2222-2200-tmp-str      17’

  • Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904), Op. 39, D Major  “Czech” Suite

Instrumentation:  2*222-2200-tmp-str    23’

  • Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”

Instrumentation: 2222-4200-tmp-str.     40’

Rehearsals: January 10, 17, 24, 31, February  7,
Dress Rehearsal  February 13
Concert date February 14, Snow Date February 21

 

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SPRING CONCERT
Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 3:00 p.m., Swampscott High School

  •  Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Serenade No. 2, Op. 16, A Major

Instrumentation *3222-2000-str. (no violins)    29’

  • Stanley Grill (1952 - ) Viola Concerto (world premiere)

Brett Deubner, viola

  • Robert Schumann (1810-1856) Symphony No. 1, Op. 38, B-flat Major “Spring”

Instrumentation 2222-2230-tmp+1-str.             30’

Rehearsals:  March 14, 21, 28,
NO REHEARSAL APRIL 4(Easter Sunday), April 11, 18,
Dress Rehearsal April 24
Concert Date, April 25

 

AUDITIONS

The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes talented musicians who wish to showcase their passion for music in an orchestral setting.  If you would like the opportunity to join the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra for all or any of our concerts, we will be happy to schedule an audition.

The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Lehmann, Music Director, is holding auditions for the following openings for the 2009-2010 season:

Oboe (1st)
Bassoon (2nd)
Horn (3rd)
Trumpet (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
Timpani
Strings

Auditions will be held at First Baptist Church in Beverly on Sunday, October 11th (3 to 6 PM). Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings. This is a volunteer orchestra. Call Anne at 617-416-7601 to schedule an audition.

To arrange an audition, musicians are directed to contact Anne DiSciullo (617) 416-7601 or send an email to nspo@comcast.net

 
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