Student Apprenticeships
One of the best ways to inspire and to teach young talented musicians is to give them the chance to perform side-by-side with seasoned musicians – both in rehearsals and at actual performance. The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra’s Student Apprentice Program offers just such an opportunity. Young students from the area may audition for a seat in the orchestra; those selected will be paid a small stipend.
One of the best ways to inspire and to teach young talented musicians is to give them the chance to perform side-by-side with seasoned musicians – both in rehearsals and at actual performance. The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra’s Student Apprentice Program offers just such an opportunity. Young students from the area may audition for a seat in the orchestra; those selected will be paid a small stipend.
2023-2024 Season Student Apprentices Auditions
The La Porte County Symphony Orchestra is seeking advanced high school
musicians to join the orchestra playing side by side with professional
musicians. Any student in grade 9-12 in good standing with your school’s
band or orchestra program is invited to audition.
Audition Date: Wednesday September 13, 2023
6-8 pm
Location: Bethany Lutheran Church
102 G Street
La Porte, IN
Audition Requirements: Indiana Group I solo or equivalent with contrasting
movements or two contrasting pieces
Major scales through 4 sharps and 4 flats
Chromatic scale through the full range of your instrument
Please click the following link to sign up for an audition time: https://forms.office.com/r/S7FgvTWhXf
Please contact Jared Coller for more information and if you have any questions: education@lcso.net
For percussion applicants, please email education@lcso.net for updated audition requirements.
2022 - 23 Season Student Apprentice Auditions
The LCSO is inviting advanced high school musicians to audition for the opportunity to play side-by-side with LCSO musicians. Any student in grades 9 – 12 in good standing with his/her band or orchestra program is invited to audition.
Audition date
- Tuesday August 30, 2022
- 7:30PM - 9:30PM
- Bethany Lutheran Church
audition requirements
An Indiana Group 1 Level Solo or equivalent, with contrasting movements or two contrasting pieces; major scales through 4 flats/4 sharps; and a chromatic scale through the full range of the student’s instrument.
To Sign up for an audition time please click here. For more information, please contact Morgan Sleeper.
2023-2024 LCSO Student Apprentices
Vada Albin
Oboe
Vada Albin has played oboe for 6 years and is a new LCSO student apprentice. She is a senior at La Porte High School and is a part of many high school music groups, including marching band, jazz band, United Sound, and Tri-M. Outside of music, she loves hanging out with her pets, baking, and going shopping. After high school, she wants to study international business and German while keeping music close to her.
Ashley Sparks
Oboe
Ashley Sparks is a Senior at Michigan City High School. She has been playing the oboe for five years and currently plays it in her school’s Advanced Wind Ensemble. She has been chosen for the IBA All-Region and All-District Honor Bands over the past three years and has earned many medals at ISSMA District and State competitions. Along with Concert Band, she also enjoys playing in the MCHS Jazz Band, Pep Band, and Marching Band. She has also been playing with the Michigan City Municipal Band for the past two summers. Besides band, Ashley loves to sing, dance, and act in theatre and is the President of her school’s Thespian Society. Her plans after high school include majoring in Music Education and eventually becoming a high school band director.
Zach Kabacinski
Trumpet
Zach Kabacinski has played trumpet for 6 years and is returning for his second year as an LCSO student apprentice. He is currently a senior at La Porte High School. He loves participating in many musical groups, with his favorites being marching band and jazz band. Some of his hobbies include composing music, solving puzzles, and playing board games. After high school, he wants to study mathematics while minoring in music.
Ava Godwin
French Horn
My name is Ava Godwin and I am a sophomore at Laporte High School. I’ve been playing the French horn for 4 years. I have enjoyed playing in many ensembles over the years including jazz band, pit orchestra, marching band and pep band. I have also participated in ISSMA and several All Region Honor Bands. Outside of music, I enjoy reading, watching reality TV, writing poetry, listening to music, and solving puzzles. I plan to go to college and enter the medical field after high school.
Zoe Sleeper
French Horn
My name is Zoe Sleeper. I am a senior at Buchanan High School. I have been playing the French Horn since 6th grade but was surrounded by music my entire life and dabbled in various musical instruments. I love playing my instrument and currently play with the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra and have also subbed for other groups. I have gotten straight 1’s at the Michigan Solo and Ensemble. When not playing music I am in 4-H and show horses. I am also on my school’s equestrian team. After High School I plan on attending college to become a large animal vet, along with participating in musical groups on campus.
Felix Goff
Percussion
My name is Felix Goff and I’m a junior at LaPorte Highschool. I play percussion and I’ve been in Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Pit Orchestra, and Marching Band. I played flute in band throughout middle school. I enjoy musicals, guitar, dinosaurs, animation, and technical theater. After high school I would like to attend a college centered around the arts and major in anything related to the fine arts, but most likely set design.