RDSO Openings & Auditions


• Principal Bass
• Section First Violin
• Principal Bassoon

Auditions are scheduled in Calgary on March 2, 2026.

Click HERE to Apply

News & Media

RDSO

Oct 25

3 min read

What Makes It Great? Beethoven’s Fifth

With RDSO's Beethoven's Fifth concert just around the corner, it's time to look at a masterpiece that stands as a pillar of Western art music: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Even if the term "classical music" seems...

RDSO

Oct 1

3 min read

Behind the Music: A New Beginning

The RDSO's 39th season kicks off in a couple weeks, and we are excited to launch our year with A New Beginning on October 18.

RDSO

Sep 23

3 min read

Playing Our Part: The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra Endowment Campaign

With RDSO's Beethoven's Fifth concert just around the corner, it's time to look at a masterpiece that stands as a pillar of Western art music: Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Even if the term "classical music" seems...

RDSO

Mar 26

3 min read

What Makes Great Music So Great: Part II

Whether you’re a Classical Music aficionado, a fledgling enthusiast, or blissfully unaware of the amazing potential of this art form, there are a few names that transcend categorization: Mozart; Beethoven; maybe Bach and Brahms, too. Heck, even if classical music makes your skin crawl and break out in hives, you can probably still bang out […]

RDSO

Feb 23

3 min read

What Makes Great Music So Great: Part I

Whether you’re a Classical Music aficionado, a fledgling enthusiast, or blissfully unaware of the amazing potential of this art form, there are a few names that transcend categorization: Mozart; Beethoven; maybe Bach and Brahms, too. Heck, even if classical music makes your skin crawl and break out in hives, you can probably still bang out […]

RDSO

Feb 13

3 min read

Behind the Scenes: How to Build a Season

Welcome to the first ever Red Deer Symphony Orchestra blog! Even though we’re only halfway through our 2023-24 season, planning is already underway for next year’s concerts. This post will give you an idea of what goes into building an RDSO season, from brainstorming ideas to the full orchestra performances you see on stage! The […]

RDSO

Jun 28

5 min read

A Tale of Two Cities (or, How to Make an Orchestra Extinct): Part 1

You might have noticed a recent news story or two explaining that the RDSO is working to secure operational funding from the City of Red Deer. There is lots of information floating around, so we thought we’d clear the air with a little Q&A session to help make everything as clear as possible. Here we […]