The Leo Kucinski Academy of Music at Morningside College invites string, wind, brass and percussion players to audition for the Siouxland Youth Orchestra program on Thursday, Sept. 8, or Saturday, Sept. 10.

The Leo Kucinski Academy of Music at Morningside College invites string, wind, brass and percussion players to audition for the Siouxland Youth Orchestra program on Thursday, Sept. 8, or Saturday, Sept. 10.

The program features three ensembles – Siouxland Symphonette for beginning musicians, under the direction of Michele Grossman; Siouxland Philharmonia for intermediate musicians, under the direction of Eleanor May-Patterson; and Siouxland Youth Symphony for advanced musicians, under the direction of Dr. Sean Burton.

All of the ensembles practice on Monday evenings at Morningside College. They present two concerts each year at Morningside College in Eppley Auditorium.

The audition will consist of a short solo or etude, two scales and sight-reading. Contact Deb Protexter at 712-274-5210 or protexter@morningside.edu to schedule an audition.