2025-26 Season

RehearsalSchedule

Current members and those auditioning will meet at the Howland Recital Hall located on Shawnee State University's 3rd floor of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts building. It is recommended to arrive 30 minutes prior to your schedule time.

Wind, Rattle and Bones

OCT. 16, 2025 @ VRCFA

Rehearsals will take place from 7PM to 9PM in Howland Recital Hall located at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. AUDITION FOR NEW PLAYERS meet in the Howland Recital Hall at @ 6:30PM Monday, August 25. Please arrive 30 minutes early..

The symphony will meet the following dates for rehearsal:

  • Monday, August 25
  • Monday, September 8
  • Monday, September 15
  • Monday, September 22
  • Monday, September 29
  • Monday, October 6


    • Dress Rehearsal

    The dress rehearsal will be on the main stage of the Vern Riffe Center for the Art at 7PM

  • Monday, October 13


    • Concert Date

    The concert will be on the main stage of the Vern Riffe Center for the Art at 7PM

  • Thursday, October 16

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    Snowflakes, Sleigh Bells, and Symphonic Sounds

    DEC. 13, 2025 @ VRCFA

    Rehearsals will take place from 7PM to 9PM in Howland Recital Hall located at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. AUDITION FOR NEW PLAYERS meet in the Howland Recital Hall at @ 6:30PM Monday, October 27.

    The symphony will meet the following dates for rehearsal:

  • Monday, October 27
  • Monday, November 3
  • Monday, November 10
  • Monday, November 17
  • Monday, November 24
  • Monday, December 1


    • Dress Rehearsal

    The dress rehearsal will be on the main stage of the Vern Riffe Center for the Art at 7PM

  • Monday, December 8


    • Concert Date

    The concert will beon the main stage of the Vern Riffe Center for the Art at 7PM

  • Saturday, December 13

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    Hymns, Faith, and Sacred Sounds

    MAR. 21, 2026 @ VRCFA

    Rehearsals will take place from 7PM to 9PM in Howland Recital Hall located at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. AUDITION FOR NEW PLAYERS meet in the Howland Recital Hall at @ 6:30PM Monday, Januay 26.

    The symphony will meet the following dates for rehearsal:

  • Monday, Januay 26
  • Monday, February 2
  • Monday, February 9
  • Monday, February 16
  • Monday, February 23
  • Monday, March 9


    • Dress Rehearsal

    The dress rehearsal will be on the main stage of the Vern Riffe Center for the Art at 7PM

  • Monday, March 16


    • Concert Date

    The concert will be on the main stage of the Vern Riffe Center for the Art at 7PM

  • Thursday, March 21

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    Bold Brass, Hot Rhymes, and Cool Vibes

    MAY 9, 2026 @ VRCFA

    Rehearsals will take place from 7PM to 9PM in Howland Recital Hall located at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. AUDITION FOR NEW PLAYERS meet in the Howland Recital Hall at @ 6:30PM Monday, March 23.

    The symphony will meet the following dates for rehearsal:

  • Monday, March 24
  • Monday, March 23
  • Monday, April 30
  • Monday, April 6
  • Monday, April 13
  • Monday, April 20
  • Monday, April 27


    • Dress Rehearsal

    The dress rehearsal will be on the main stage of the Vern Riffe Center for the Art at 7PM

  • Monday, May 4


    • Concert Date

    The concert will be on the main stage of the Vern Riffe Center for the Art at 3PM

  • Sunday, May 9

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    4th of July Concert

    JUL. 4, 2026 @ Tracy Park

    Rehearsals will take place from 7PM to 9PM in Howland Recital Hall located at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. AUDITION FOR NEW PLAYERS meet in the Howland Recital Hall at @ 6:30PM Monday, May 11.

    The symphony will meet the following dates for rehearsal:

  • Monday, May 11
  • Monday, May 18
  • Monday, June 1
  • Monday, June 8
  • Monday, June 15
  • Monday, June 22
  • Monday, June 29


    • Concert Date

    The concert is held at Tracy Park

  • Thursday, July 4

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    How to Join

    Audtion Dates and Times

    Those who wish to audition may do so at the start of each performance cycle. Players will meet at Shawnee State University’s Howland Recital Hall, located on the 3rd floor of the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. Auditions begin promptly at 6:30 PM, and we kindly ask prospective players to arrive at least 30 minutes early for check-in and warm-up. For those who can't make the date below, exceptions may be possible with approval of the artistic director. For an exception, please email the director.

  • Wind, Rattle and Bones - Monday, August 25 - arrive at 6:00PM/Audition at 6:30PM
  • Snowflakes, Sleigh Bells, and Symphonic Sounds - Monday, October 20 - arrive at 6:00PM/Audition at 6:30PM
  • Hymns, Faith, and Sacred Sounds - Monday, January 26 - arrive at 6:00PM/Audition at 6:30PM
  • Bold Brass, Hot Rhymes, and Cool Vibes - Monday, March 23 - arrive at 6:00PM/Audition at 6:30PM
  • July 4th Concert - Monday, May 11 - arrive at 6:00PM/Audition at 6:30PM
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