Orchestra
Welcome to the DSA Orchestra
The Denver School of the Arts Orchestra (DSAO) is an intensive program for string musicians seeking to develop their talent, understanding, and passion for music. DSAO prepares students who want to become professional musicians but also serves those wishing to pursue music for their own enrichment or to participate in community and college ensembles.
As the Rocky Mountain Region’s only public 6-12 school for the arts, and a member of the Denver Public Schools, DSAO attracts promising young students seeking a challenging and inspiring environment in which to pursue their musical passion. Acceptance into the program is by completion of a successful audition, portfolio and interview. We welcome students of varying technical levels and ability who demonstrate talent, potential and dedication to string playing and to the art of making music.
Auditions for the 2026-2027
School Year
PRE AUDITION MEETING
The Orchestra pre audition meeting will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Orchestra Room at DSA North.
The purpose of the pre audition meeting is to provide information on the audition process, allow time for answering questions from parents and students, and to provide details about the audition. A parent or an adult designee for the applicant should be in attendance at the pre audition meeting. The student applicant DOES NOT have to attend the meeting but is highly encouraged to do so. If you are not able to attend during this time, you are required to view a recording of this meeting prior to submitting your audition materials. The recording will be shared with you by emailing enrique_lasansky@dpsk12.net.
Click here and scroll down to the “Auditions” section to see audition requirements.
AUDITION DATE
January 10, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. At the end of the pre-audition meeting, applicants will be assigned a 15-minute audition appointment.
Contact Information
Dr. Enrique Lasansky, Director of Orchestras
Office: A106C Library
720-424-1735
Office hours by appointment only:
MTRF 11-12, TWR 2:55-3:20
Enrique_Lasansky@dpsk12.net
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