Joining the Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra

Joining the Symphony

PTSO is an all-volunteer orchestra and welcomes accomplished musicians of all ages and backgrounds. Interested musicians will be evaluated based on ability and PTSO need. Selected musicians will be invited to join the symphony on an as needed basis at the sole discretion of the director.

To learn more about joining the symphony, contact the Personnel Manager.

Rehearsal Schedule

  • Rehearsals are typically held Tuesday nights from 7-9 pm at Chimacum school band room These rehearsals run through the months of September, October, November, January, February, March and April.
  • Often, but not always, the second rehearsal is a strings sectional.

Concert Dates

Last Sunday in October
First Sunday in December
Last Sunday in February
Last Sunday in April

Dress Rehearsals

Dress rehearsals are on the Friday evenings before each performance from 7:00 to 9:00 at the concert hall at Chimacum School Auditorium, 91 W Valley Rd, Chimacum, 98325.  Dress rehearsals are casual.

Concert dress

Ladies, all black (slacks, dresses, or skirts), including hosiery and shoes: no bare legs or feet. Dresses and skirts at least knee-length when seated. Long or 3/4 length sleeves: no bare arms. Gentlemen, black suits with jacket, white shirt and black bow tie, black socks and shoes.

Performance call time is 30 minutes before the concert begins..