Audition Updates for 2026-2027 Season

Auditions for the Orchestra of Southern Utah
July 9 and 11: for new musicians and returning strings
July 23: Singers for first two concerts
Sept. 9: Video auditions for Halversen Young Artist Concert due
Check website myosu.org under Musicians tab for details

Audition Opportunities for the Orchestra of Southern Utah
By Amy Gold
The Orchestra of Southern Utah holds auditions in July for new members and returning strings. The audition excerpts are on the website, myosu.org, under the Musician tab. New musicians are welcome, as well as those returning after a break. “We are fortunate to work with such a wonderful group of musicians. We appreciate their musicianship, energy, and commitment in helping make this organization what it is, and we are excited for the season ahead,” said Harold Shirley, OSU President.
There is also an opportunity to solo with the orchestra for ages 13 to 25. Video auditions are due in September, so the summer is a good time to polish a concerto or aria. Same website for application and more information. The April concerto and aria concert honors R. L. Halversen. He taught a generation of teachers and performers in Cedar City while developing the local string programs. He was instrumental in building the community strings as well as helping start Cedar City Music Arts. Selected soloists will perform with a full 70-piece orchestra and receive a $500 honorarium, a digital recording, and the opportunity to be featured on OSU's website and YouTube channel.
Singer auditions for Magic in Motion and Rock Gold: Volume 4 will take place on July 23. See our website for information.
For more information contact Amy Gold at myosumanager@gmail.com. Previous concerts with photos and more on our social media at the osucedarcity.blogspot.com.
More information for the Halversen auditions: https://osucedarcity.blogspot.com/2026/05/