Side-by-Side Ensemble and Concerto Competition

New World Symphony (NWS) offers advanced music students the opportunity to participate in its Side-by-Side Ensemble, where they receive one-on-one training and perform alongside NWS Fellows. Students can also audition for the Concerto Competition (optional) and perform during the Side-by-Side Concert.  

Side-by-Side Ensemble auditions are open to advanced string, woodwind, brass and percussion students in grades 7-12.  

For more information, contact Elyse Marrero at Elyse.Marrero@nws.edu. 

Important Dates:

Applications are open

Concerto Competition: January 19, 2027

Final Auditions: February 08, 2027 - Violin, Viola, Bass auditions; February 22, 2027 - Cello, Brass, and Woodwinds.

Sectionals: March 10 and 11, 2027

Rehearsals: April 14 and April 15, 2027

Side-by-Side Dress Rehearsal: April 17, 2027

Side-by-Side Concert: April 17, 2027