Interested in Joining the Suburban Symphony?

Thanks for your interest in joining the Suburban Symphony! 

We are a volunteer community orchestra based in Beachwood, OH. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 7:30-10:00 pm at Beachwood High School late August through May. We perform 5-6 concerts per year on Sunday afternoons.

We are currently auditioning VIOLIN, CELLO, BASS and TROMBONE on August 16, 2026 (3-6pm)   If this time/date does not work, please still fill out the form below and request an alternate time and we will try to arrange something. Please note that all positions are volunteer/unpaid positions.

TROMBONE: Auditions consist of two contrasting selections of your choice and two orchestral excerpts. (see details in form below).  

Strings: Auditions consist of two contrasting selections of your choice (solo or orchestral repertoire).

Other Instruments: We are not currently auditioning other instruments, but you can submit your info to be placed on our sub list or considered for future openings and we’ll be in touch!

What would our members tell someone interested in joining SSO?

It's the best non-professional orchestra in town. The people are nice. And the conductor is talented and entertaining/funny
SSO Member
String Player
A great little community to be a part of....
SSO Member
String Player
We play good music but outside practice is required...we have a level of professionalism that matters
SSO Member
String Player
We're an easygoing, welcoming group of people.... We work hard and hold ourselves to a high standard....and we always laugh along the way.
SSO Member
violin
SSO concerts are challenging to prepare and performances are worth the hard work. People are super cool.
SSO String Player
violin
It’s fun. It’s better than a stereotypical community orchestra
SSO Member
String Player