Jacksonville Symphony Community Side-by-Side
The Community Side-By-Side experience is your chance to rehearse and perform alongside the incredible musicians of the Jacksonville Symphony! Step into the world of a professional orchestra by connecting with the musicians backstage, seeing your name on the official roster and joining the excitement of preparing for a full-scale concert. Whether you’re a student, a lifelong player, or returning to your instrument, this program gives you the opportunity to take the stage and experience the beautiful acoustics of Jacoby Symphony Hall!
Participation
Schedule
- Rehearsals: April 7 & 8, 2025, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Performance: April 9, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Requirements
- No audition necessary.
- Registrants must be 18 or older and out of high school.
- Registrants must be able to read music and play a standard orchestra instrument.
- The deadline to register is March 21, 2025. No late registrations will be accepted.
- A non-refundable participation fee of $100 will be submitted with registration. The fee must be submitted before March 22, 2025 to remain eligible.
- Participants must guarantee availability for the specified dates in the event they are chosen for the Jacksonville Symphony Community Side-By-Side.
- Participation requires regular and punctual attendance at all rehearsals, absence at any required events may result in immediate dismissal from the program.
Policies
- Registration does not guarantee a spot in the Jacksonville Symphony Community Side-By-Side. Acceptance is limited to space, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If not accepted, registration fees will be returned.
- The Jacksonville Symphony reserves the right to photograph, record, use, and copy all Jacksonville Symphony activities for educational, archival and/or promotional purposes.
- The Jacksonville Symphony does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, color or national or ethnic origin, parental or marital status, age or disability in the selection of participants.
- Email will be the primary form of communication.