Denver Rock Orchestra is an auditioned community ensemble with 45+ members and growing. Our repertoire spans multiple genres, featuring familiar favorites from rock, pop, and beyond. We welcome experienced adult musicians from all musical backgrounds. We typically have 6 rehearsals per concert cycle on Sundays from 3 - 5:30pm.

Please note: The DRO is a volunteer ensemble. Musicians and leadership alike are volunteering their time and talents.

WANT TO JOIN DRO?

Voice Parts Needed Currently:

  • Alto

    • Lead & Back-Up Vocalist for Spring 2026 Pride Concert - Deadline of 2/16 for applications

  • Substitute Lead & Back-Up Vocalists for future concerts

Vocalist Audition Requirements

1. Video recording of songs from multiple genres (must include both pop and rock) and multiple time periods (70s, 90s, current, etc). We suggest you create a compilation video at least 2 minutes long (or send in separate videos) of excerpts from multiple different songs. Please include a verse and chorus from at least 3 different songs, but the more the merrier!

  • For the the Spring 2026 season, lead alto vocalist possible repertoire is as follows and highly encouraged in your audition submission:

    • “Born This Way” Lady Gaga

    • “I’m Every Woman” Chaka Khan/Whitney Houston

    • “We are Family” Sister Sledge

    • “Flowers” Miley Cyrus

  • Backing accompaniment/audio is required, but is singer’s choice

    • Please do NOT submit a cappella audition tracks

  • Stage presence and charisma is just as important as vocal ability for this group – show us what you got!

2. Performance Resume (including your vocal range)

We accept auditions on a rolling basis. To submit an audition tape, please email personnel@denverrockorchestra.org. If needed, we can provide a Google Drive link to upload your video recording(s) and performance resume.

All other voice part positions beyond those listed above are currently filled. If you would like to join our substitute/wait list, please email an audition tape to personnel@denverrockorchestra.org.

Other Instruments Needed Currently:

  • Violins

  • Cellos

  • Orchestral Bass

  • Bassoon

Instrument Audition Requirements

  • Video Recording of any orchestral repertoire that best showcases your ability (2 - 3 minutes)

    • Backing accompaniment/audio is not required

  • Performance Resume

To submit an audition tape, please email personnel@denverrockorchestra.org. If needed, we can provide a Google Drive link to upload your video recording(s) and performance resume.

All other positions are currently filled. If you would like to join our substitute/wait list, please email an audition tape to personnel@denverrockorchestra.org.

spring 2026 Rehearsal schedule:

Musicians are expected to attend at least 5 of 6 rehearsals, including the dress rehearsal.

  • Sunday 4/19: Rehearsal #1, 3:00 to 5:30 pm

  • Sunday 4/26: Rehearsal #2, 3:00 to 5:30 pm

  • Sunday 5/3: Rehearsal #3, 3:00 to 5:30 pm

  • Wednesday 5/13: Rehearsal #4, 7:00 to 9:30 pm

  • Sunday 5/17: Rehearsal #5, 3:00 to 5:30 pm

  • Wednesday 5/27 (Dress Rehearsal): Rehearsal #6, 7:00 to 9:30 pm

spring 2026 Concert schedule:

Musicians are expected to attend all concert dates.

  • Friday, May 29th, 2026 - The People's Building (7:30pm; soundcheck ~6:15pm)

  • Saturday, May 30th, 2026 - The People's Building (7:30pm; soundcheck ~6:15pm)

  • Saturday, June 27th, 2026 - Prost Brewing(time TBD, evening)