Audition Information
The Genesee Valley Orchestra and Chorus (GVOC) is delighted to announce its 50th season, under music director, Dr. Yunn-Shan Ma!
Founded in 1976, GVOC presents a dynamic repertoire to audiences of all ages, races, religions and cultures.
- Ability to sing or play a musical instrument and willingness to participate in rehearsals and concerts are the only criteria for membership.
- Rehearsals are held at Johanna Perrin Middle School in Fairport. The chorus rehearses on Tuesday evenings and the orchestra rehearses on Thursday evenings.
- Concerts are usually held in December and May in and around the east side of Rochester.
What:
Auditions for the GVOC 2025-26 Performance Season
Where:
Trinity Reformed Church
909 N. Landing Rd.
Rochester, NY 14625
When:
Thursday, September 4th, 2025; 7:00pm - 9:00pm, by appointment.
Details:
SINGERS, please prepare a short solo or a short except of a choral piece you have sung.
INSTRUMENTALISTS, please prepare a short solo or orchestral excerpt.
Please call GVOC at (585) 210-2215 to schedule an audition time or send an email to info@gvoc.org
If you cannot make it on September 4th, the first rehearsals will be "open rehearsals."
General Information
We are an auditioned ensemble of dedicated musicians of all levels of training, united by a passion for music and our commitment to bringing high quality performances to our community. We are seeking members for all sections of the chorus and orchestra.
Auditions will be heard by appointment with dedicated open audition dates (generally in August/September and January). We welcome members throughout the season at the discretion of the Music Director.
If you would like to audition, please call us at (585) 210-2215 or email us to make an appointment.
Current open audition opportunities are always listed at our Facebook events page.
Please note that in order to perform in any concert, our members must attend all rehearsals for that concert (with a limited number of excused absences).
GVOC welcomes all members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Ability to sing or play a musical instrument and willingness to participate in rehearsals and concerts are the only criteria for membership.
We look forward to meeting and hearing you!
Rehearsal Information
Chorus rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m (starting September 9th) at:
Johanna Perrin Middle School
85 Potter Pl
Fairport, New York 14450
Orchestra rehearsals are held Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (starting September 18th) at:
Johanna Perrin Middle School
85 Potter Pl
Fairport, New York 14450