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.
Auditions for the 2025-2026 season will be September 16, 2026 beginning at 5:00 pm CST.
307 Kingsbury Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
Please email Admin@lcso.net with any questions.
***Audition sign-ups will open early August.***
Audition Requirements:
Strings, Woodwinds, and Brass:
Indiana Group I solo or equivalent
Major and Natural Minor scales up to 4 sharps and 4 flats
2 orchestral excerpts* – 1 technical excerpt and 1 lyrical excerpt
Percussion:
Snare Drum – Indiana Group I solo or equivalent, 1 orchestral excerpt*
Mallets – Indiana Group I solo or equivalent (2, 3, or 4 mallets), 1 orchestral excerpt on bells or xylophone*
Auxiliary Percussion – 1 orchestral excerpt for two different instruments*: Tambourine, triangle, crash cymbals
*If needed, reach out for excerpt recommendations.
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.
Auditions for the 2026-2027 season will be September 16, 2026 beginning at 5:00 pm CST.
307 Kingsbury Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
Please email Admin@lcso.net with any questions.
Audition Requirements:
Strings, Woodwinds, and Brass:
Indiana Group I solo or equivalent
Major and Natural Minor scales up to 4 sharps and 4 flats
2 orchestral excerpts* – 1 technical excerpt and 1 lyrical excerpt
Percussion:
Snare Drum – Indiana Group I solo or equivalent, 1 orchestral excerpt*
Mallets – Indiana Group I solo or equivalent (2, 3, or 4 mallets), 1 orchestral excerpt on bells or xylophone*
Auxiliary Percussion – 1 orchestral excerpt for two different instruments*: Tambourine, triangle, crash cymbals
*If needed, reach out for excerpt recommendations.
2025-2026 LCSO Student Apprentices
Mya Moore
Flute
My name is Mya Moore and I am a junior flute player at La Porte High School. I began playing the flute during online school in 2020 and since then I have been very active in musical activities. I am currently in the LPHS Wind Ensemble, the LPHS Symphony Orchestra, and am a section leader for the LPMB. I have participated in various honor bands including All Region, All District, Junior All State, the IMEA Concert Band, and the IBA All State Honor Band. I have gotten various gold medals at Solo & Ensemble, even some with distinction at state. After high school I plan on attending college for some type of music degree.
Henry Denger
Bassoon
My name is Henry Denger, and I am a senior at LaPorte High School. I have been playing bassoon since middle school, and have taken private lessons for four years. I have participated in several ISSMA competitions, winning gold at both regional and state levels. I am a member of LaPorte High School’s Wind Ensemble and the South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestra. Outside of music, I enjoy hiking, reading, and playing pickleball with my family. I plan on attending college to pursue a career in the field of law.
Ava Godwin
French Horn
My name is Ava Godwin and I am a junior at Laporte High School. I’ve been playing the French horn for 5 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.