The Sweelinck Orchestra is always looking for new enthusiastic members. Would you like to play along? Then sign up for the auditions and come visit the open rehearsals!
About the orchestra
The UvA Orchestra J.Pzn Sweelinck was founded in 1878, making it the oldest symphony orchestra in Amsterdam. Sweelinck consists of about seventy enthusiastic students from universities and colleges in Amsterdam and other cities who enjoy making music together at a high level and having drinks until the early hours. To learn more about the orchestra, read our the pages about our history and our conductor!
The orchestra is always looking for new members, including international students! Rehearsals are every Thursday evening from 19:30 to 22:30 and are mostly held in English.
Auditions
Auditions - September 20th and 21st
Read below which program we are playing this fall and which instruments we are looking for. The auditions for the next project will be held on September 20th and 21st. For the audition, you will be asked to prepare a solo piece of approximately 5 minutes. Furthermore, you will play a number of audition fragments. You can find the audition fragments with the registration form at the bottom of this page.
Position for double bass principle
Sweelinck is also looking for a new double bass principle! Are you interested in leading our enthusiastic double bass section? Then audition for the principle audition! Apply using the form below.
Program fall 2025
G. Bacewicz - Ouverture
B. Martinu - Celloconcert nr. 1
A. Bruckner - Symfonie nr. 4
Please note: registrations are open until September 12th!
Join us for an open rehearsal!
Would you like to experience the atmosphere at Sweelinck first? Come play at our open rehearsals! The next open rehearsals will take place on September 4th and 11th. Sheet music will be provided on the open rehearsal, please sign up for the open rehearsal with this link.
