East End Instrumental Auditions:

DIRECTIONS: East End is founding a new instrumental performance group. Please review all of the following information prior to auditioning.

Contact programs@eastendtheatreri.com with any questions.

  • Ages: 16-26

    Participation Fee: $165/season

    Group Vision: A performance based instrumental group for young adults ages 16 - 26. This is an auditioned ensemble under the co-direction of Lydia Bonoyer and Emily Gaye. This high energy group intends to rally the people. Great for sporting events, parades, and other outdoor entertainment from May through July.

  • Rehearsals will be held every other Sunday from January - April from 6:00-8:00pm. Performances will be held in May, June, and July.

    • January 19th

    • February 2nd and 16th

    • March 2nd, 16th, and 30th

    • April 13th and 27th

  • Woodwinds

    • High: Flute, Sop Sax, Piccolo

    • Medium: Clarinet, Alto Sax

    • Low: Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax

    Brass

    • High: Cornetto

    • Medium: Trumpet, French Horn

    • Low: Trombone, Tuba

    Percussion

    • High: Shakers, Crash Cymbal

    • Medium: Snare Drum, Toms

    • Low: Bass Drum

    Strings

    • High: Violin, Viola

    • Medium: Rhythm Guitar

    • Low: Electric Bass

  • In-person Auditions

    • Date: January 5, 2025

    • Time: 6:00-8:00pm

    • Location: 1336 Pawtucket Ave Rumford, RI 02916 (entry at door 8)

    Virtual Auditions

  • Please prepare the following:

    In your audition, you may be asked to sight read a short piece of music, so please be prepared to do so.

    Virtual auditions must be emailed to programs@eastendtheatreri.com no later than 8:00pm on January 5th.

    Please Note: East End will not be providing instruments for auditioners; please plan to bring your own.

  • If you plan to audition (either in person or virtually), click here to sign up for an audition block.