Become a member of the LSSO

We are a community, volunteer group of musicians. The primary qualification for membership in the orchestra is a love of music. Orchestral players other than the concertmaster perform gratis. Positions are filled as vacancies occur and may involve competitive auditions. Players may offer their services to the personnel director on a waiting list to serve as substitutes or supplementary players. Players on the list are most likely to hear of pending vacancies. Seating within sections is at the discretion of the music director or the conductor of a particular concert.

There are annual dues for membership in the orchestra, $80 for the year ($75 if paid before the first concert) or $20/concert if the player joins for only part of the season. Membership in the orchestra is open to all regardless of race, creed, national origin, or sexual orientation.

If you are interested in joining the LSSO, please call the LSSO Information Line, 312-409-5670 or e-mail info@lsso.org. 

Membership benefits

• Joy and experience of performing great music with good people
• Opportunity to contribute your musical skills to the community
• Each dues-paying member receives two free concert tickets per season
• Voting rights at the annual meeting held in May
• Active role in setting policy and electing board members