Applications
Washington D.C. 2025 Festival Dates
Monday, June 2 - Arrival
Tuesday, June 3 - Rehearsals & Social Events
Wednesday, June 4 - Rehearsals & Social Events
Thursday, June 5 - Rehearsals & Social Events
Friday, June 6 - Dress Rehearsal & Concert
Saturday, June 7 - 8: DC WorldPride Weekend (optional)
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Rehearsals and concert and locations will be announced shortly.
Program
To be announced
Eligibility
We welcome orchestral instrumentalist from all over the world who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies, ages 18 and over. Applications for the following instruments will be accepted:
Flute/Piccolo
Oboe/English Horn
Clarinet
Bassoon
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Harp
Piano
Application
To be considered for participation, please submit a video recording of two contrasting works demonstrating your current level of proficiency.
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Deadlines
MARCH 1, 2025.
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Giving
The International Pride Orchestra is a charitable organization that requires community support to make each concert possible. We ask participants to consider making a suggested donation of $200 or a contribution that is personally meaningful. All contributions are tax deductible and donors will receive a receipt for their contribution. Currently enrolled music students are not asked to make a donation.
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What does your donation support?
Your donation helps cover concert venue costs and engages guest artists. Consider helping another musician by making a contribution above the $200 suggested donation. If you are unable to donate or would like to help IPO in other ways, please visit our volunteering page to get involved!
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Video Requirements & Guidelines
Applicants must submit a video audition following the requirements and guidelines below. Please include the following on your video recording:
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1. Introduction
- State your Name & Pronouns
- Respond to the following prompts
Why are you interested in performing with the International Pride Orchestra?
What does it mean to you to have a queer space to make music?
2. Performance Recording
- Perform two contrasting works of your choice demonstrating your current level of proficiency
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Recordings must be submitted online. Emailed files and YouTube links will also be accepted. Physical CDs, DVDs, and tapes will not be accepted.
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We recommend using a USB microphone for enhanced sound quality.
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Record in landscape orientation and place the brightest light source in front of you so you are not backlit.
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All recordings should be in video format. Supported video formats include MP4, M4V, AVI, FLV, MOV, WMV, MPG, MPEG, M2V, MKV, WEBM
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Movements and pieces may be recorded separately and uploaded as individual files.
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Video submissions must not be edited.
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Travel & Lodging
Members cover their own travel and lodging expenses, and make their own travel and lodging arrangements. However, IPO may be able to provide recommendations and/or connections to homestays. More information will be shared with participants.