Orchestras

Mount Royal Conservatory offers large ensemble orchestra programs for musicians at all levels!

All orchestra programs require an audition before registration. Please review the audition requirements and more information by clicking into the course pages listed below.

Mount Royal Conservatory orchestras include:

Beginner

• Preparatory Strings (Age 7-12, minimum, 2 years experience - no prior ensemble experience required, RCM Grade 1 or complete Suzuki Book 1 level, must read music (minimum beginner sight reading))
• Debut Strings (Age 7-12, minimum 2 years experience on instrument, 1 year of prep strings or equivalent, must read music)

Intermediate

• Concertino Strings (Ages 8-12, minimum 2 years on instrument, generally 2 years of ensemble experience, must read music)
• Chamber Strings (Ages 8-12, generally 2-3 years of ensemble experience, must read music)
• Junior Sinfonia (Ages 12-17, prior ensemble experiences such as concertino or chamber strings, intermediate to advanced level)

Advanced

• Conservatory Sinfonia (Ages 12-16, advanced players, prior ensemble experience)
• Calgary Youth Orchestra (Ages 14-24, highly advanced players)
• Calgary Chinese Orchestra (Ages 10 & Up, promotes Chinese music and instruments)

*Please note: Auditions for Junior Orchestras (inclusive of Preparatory Strings, Debut Strings, Concertino Strings, Chamber Strings, and Junior Sinfonia) require one audition. This audition will determine both ensemble placement and seating assignments, based on age, ability, and experience. The audition panel will make all decisions (placements, seating assignments, etc). Acceptance is not guaranteed.