Music
Camas-Washougal Community Orchestra seeks new players in all sections; open to all ages and skill levels. The orchestra directed by Tatiana Kolchanova plays a variety of music, including classical and pop, and presents two concerts each year. No audition is necessary, but musicians should be able to read music and attend weekly rehearsals from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Camas United Methodist Church, 706 N.E. 14th Ave., Camas. 503-807-3038 or tatianakolchanova@gmail.com
Columbia River Sweet Adelines Chorus seeks women 16 and older for four-part harmony. The ability to read music is not required. Auditions will be at rehearsals, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays, Clark College, Beacock Music Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. 360-887-4927, 951-313-6969 or www.columbiariverchorus.com
Junior Symphony of Vancouver seeks young musicians from southwest Washington and Oregon to join the symphony. Open to orchestral and chamber music instruments for those in middle school through college. Auditions are by appointment only; the application is available online. The deadline is Dec. 12. 360-696-4084 or www.oregonchamberplayers.org
Northwest Harmony Chorus seeks women 16 and older for its Holiday Chorus. No experience is necessary. The chorus performs holiday music at a variety of venues, Thanksgiving weekend through mid-December. Rehearsals are 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Northcrest Community Church, 5602 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Jessica Egan, jlegan1973@yahoo.com.
Vancouver Community Concert Band seeks all brass, woodwind and percussion players, active and retired. All abilities welcome, no audition required. The volunteer community band, along with its polka band, Dixieland Jazz Band and chamber ensembles, performs regularly around the area. Rehearsals are 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Friends of the Carpenter, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. Beginning band will be offered 6 to 6:30 p.m. www.vccb.us or vanccband@gmail.com
Vancouver Pops Orchestra seeks musicians who play orchestral instruments. The ensemble plays 20 assemblies each year in local grade schools. Rehearsals are 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Call or email for information on auditions. Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church, 5701 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver. 360-253-9557 or davidkinch62@gmail.com.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra seeks entries for its Young Artists Competition, which offers music students ages 18 and younger in Oregon and Washington the opportunity to compete for scholarships. Students can submit entries in three categories: piano, strings and brass/woodwinds/percussion. The application deadline is Dec. 2. orchestramgr@vancouversymphony.org or www.vancouversymphony.org
Art
Gallery 360 seeks entries for “Spirit of the Northwest,” an exhibition in the Slocum House Community Room that will run January through March. Artists are invited to submit up to three entries that evoke the spirit of the Northwest and the community. Entry deadline is Dec. 3. Details and entry forms can be found at the gallery, 605 Esther St., Vancouver, during regular hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, or online. www.gallery360.org.
The PDX Bridge Festival will host an essay contest titled “My Interstate Bridge Adventure,” as part of the celebration honoring the 100th anniversary of the Interstate Bridge. Kids and adults can compete for cash prizes in three age brackets: 9 to 13, 14 to 18, and 19 and older. The celebration will be held Feb. 11 at the Red Lion on the River — Jantzen Beach, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland. For a complete list of rules and judging criteria, email Nancy at nchapin28@gmail.com.
