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.

  • SECTION PERSONEL CONTACTS:
  • Strings - Irene Leamon (isleamon@comcast.net)
  • Woodwinds - Michelle Markus (mam_clarinet@yahoo.com)
  • Brass - Anne DiSciullo (781-606-0257)
  • Percussion - Mark "Whisky" Wolinski (whiskaudio@aol.com, cell 617-571-1029)


REHEARSAL SCHEDULE AND REQUIRED INSTRUMENTATION

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

Dress Rehearsals will be held at Swampscott High School Auditorium, 200 Essex Street, Swampscott. (map)  The Saturday Dress rehearsals run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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FALL CONCERT
Sunday, November 13 2011 at 3:00 p.m., Swampscott High School

  • W.A. Mozart (1756-1791),  “Overture to Die Zauberflote, K. 620 ”

Instrumentation: 2222-2230-tmp-str 7 minutes

  • W.A. Mozart (1756-1791),  “Clarinet Concerto, A Maj. K622 ”

    • Thomas Parchman, clarinet

    Instrumentation: 2002-2000-str 25 minutes

  • Johannes Brahms (1833-1897),  “Serenade No. 1, Op. 11, D Major”

    • Instrumentation: 2222-4200-tmp-str 50 minutes

    Rehearsals: 10/9, 16, 23, 30, 11/6.
    Dress Rehearsal Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m., Swampscott High School
    Concert Date November 13
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    Two(!) HOLIDAY POPS CONCERTS this year
    Sunday, December 4th, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. St Anthony's Church Revere, MA
    Sunday, December 11th, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.St. Richard's Church in Danvers

    Rehearsals: TBA
    Instrumentation: I'm betting on sleighbells.

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    WINTER CONCERT
    Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Swampscott High School
    (Snow Date, February 20)

    • Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971), Suite No. 2 for small orchestra

    Instrumentation:  *2122-1111-3perc-pf-str 7 minutes

    • J.S. Bach (1686-1750), Cantata 51 “Jauchzet Gott”

    Elizabeth Keutsch, soprano

    Instrumentation:  0000-0100-cnt-str 20 minutes

    • Franz Schubert (1797-1828), Symphony No. 9, C major (The Great)

    Instrumentation: 2222-2230-tmp-str 48 minutes

    Rehearsals: 1/8, 15, 22, 29, 2/5
    Dress Rehearsal  February 11
    Concert date February 12, Snow Date February 19

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    SPRING CONCERT - Two shows!
    Saturday night, April 21st in New Hampshire
    Sunday, April 22, 3:00 p.m., Swampscott High School

  • IJan Sibelius (1865-1957) Karelia Suite, Op. 11

    • Instrumentation:  *3222-4331-tmp+3-str 14 minutes

    • Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), Piano Concerto, a minor Op. 16

    Anastasia Antonacos, piano

    Instrumentation:  2222-4230-tmp-str 30 minutes

    • Edward Elgar (1857-1934), Enigma Variations, Op. 36

    Instrumentation: *222*3-4331-tmp+3-str 30 minutes

    Rehearsals: 3/11, 18, 25, 4/1 (Palm Sun.), 4/8 (no rehearsal Easter), 4/15
    Dress Rehearsal  4/21 (late afternoon in NH)
    Concert 1 date April 21st - evening in New Hampshire

       

      OPENINGS

      The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra, Robert Lehmann, Music Director, is holding auditions for the following openings for the 2011-2012 season:

      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 orchestra is holding auditions for the following openings for the 2011-2012 season on Sunday, September 11th:

      • 1st & 2nd Bassoon
      • 3rd Horn, Horn Subs
      • Trumpet subs
      • Trombne subs
      • Strings,all sections

      Call Anne at 781-606-0257 or send an email to nspo@comcast.net to schedule an audition. Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings.

       
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