Music
Camas-Washougal Community Orchestra seeks new players in all sections. No audition is necessary, but musicians should be able to read music and attend weekly rehearsals on Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Camas United Methodist Church, 706 N.E. 14th Ave., Camas. For details, contact Dr. Tatiana Kolchanova at 503-807-3038 or tatianakolchanova@gmail.com.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra seeks young musicians for its 26th Annual Young Artists Competition on Jan. 12, with the winners performing with the VSO on April 18 and 19, as well as being awarded scholarship prizes of $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $250 for third. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Dec. 3. Students age 18 or younger as of Jan. 1 who reside in Washington or Oregon are eligible to compete in the categories of piano, strings and brass/woodwinds/percussion. Complete information and application forms are available at vancouversymphony.org.
Vancouver Community Concert Band seeks brass, woodwind and percussion players, active or 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 St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver. Beginning band is offered from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Facebook.com/VCCBand or vanccband@gmail.com
Vancouver Pops Orchestra seeks musicians who play orchestral instruments. The ensemble plays 20 to 25 45-minute assemblies each year in local grade schools. Rehearsals are 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church, 5701 MacArthur Blvd., Vancouver. For more information, contact Dennis Pieren at 360-907-9141.
