The Riverside Chamber Symphony  and Riverside Singers are ensembles of residents of Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County Oregon. The goal of the orchestra and choir is to provide a high quality experience in the study, practice and performance of a variety of musical literature for advanced non-professional players in the region. Many of the participants have outstanding training and experience in orchestras throughout the world. The orchestra meets for three terms per year for 8 to 10 week terms, culminating in performances at various sites, and many performances have been recorded and rebroadcast on Community Television Cable Channel 29. Membership is by audition, and there is a suggested donation fee of $25 per term.

RIVERSIDE CHAMBER SYMPHONY AUDITIONS- Thursday, 09/30/2010
The Riverside Chamber Symphony, an ensemble of about 30 outstanding non-professional musicians, begins its 11th season this fall. The group prepares three or four programs each year, rehearsing Thursday evenings at the United Lutheran Church, and has performed at the Wildish Theater, Beall Hall, Musgrove Family Center, United Lutheran, and other local venues.

Riverside Chamber Symphony will hold auditions Thursday evening September 30 at the United Lutheran Church at 22nd and Washington Streets in Eugene, starting at 7 PM. This year there are openings in all string sections. Players are asked to perform 2 contrasting selections of their own choice, not more than about 2 minutes each. Players may email conductor Philip Bayles psb@efn.org for further information and set an appointment or simply show up at the church that evening.

Conductor Philip Bayles has been active in the region's musical life for many years. He was founding conductor of the Eugene Opera, and Eugene Concert Choir, and has appeared with the Eugene Symphony, the Eugene Ballet, and the Oregon Mozart Players to name a few. Bayles is currently Musical Director of the United Lutheran Church.

Philip Bayles, Conductor