The Junior Symphony of Vancouver was founded by Timoteus Racz, and we had our Debut Concert on December 4, 1999. Since his untimely passing in 2012, his friend and colleague, Collin Heade, has taken on the role of JSV Conductor to keep the legacy alive. Please join us as we celebrate music in SW Washington, and please help us to support the future of music in this community by being a participant, attending our concerts, and/or making donations!
This brief video was made in appreciation for our Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Grant in January 2023. Click on the Play button to hear Victoria Racz tell you a bit about our history, and she'll also share a couple of concert clips and some photos from our archives, as well as short interviews with some JSV members!
JSV Holiday Concert!
Saturday, December 13, 2025 * 7:30 pm
​Cascades Presbyterian Church, Vancouver WA
Tickets available at the door $15
Conducted by Collin Heade
Reception following
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This concert made possible in part by a generous grant from the Cowlitz Tribal Foundation
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Next auditions on Monday, January 12, 2026! Applications below - look for the Word Document icon.
For auditions, the two people hearing you will be our conductor/cellist Collin Heade, and oboist/General Manager Victoria Racz. We only have 8-10 minutes per player, so prepare a scale in the key of your prepared selection, and we'll just hear a few phrases of contrasting movements or sections of the piece you've chosen. Please bring a copy of your prepared piece for our audition committee. We'll give you some sight-reading of a piece we'll be playing for our upcoming concert.
There is nothing to lose by auditioning! Think of it as more of a mini coaching session as we will tell each player exactly what to work on if we are saving them for a future session. We really do want to accept everyone, so we will be straightforward, and positive. (We DO want our auditioners to return, after all!) Those not accepted will have their audition fee returned. Those accepted will have their fee applied to the rest of the JSV fee, and the rest of the payment will be made that night, as auditions are followed by our first rehearsal of the session.
There is more info on our application, so click on the Word Document below, and contact Victoria if there are any more questions.
At this time we are seeking intermediate to advanced string players, clarinetists, and bassoonists, but any 'chamber music' instrumentalist may audition. (Middle school through college.)
All-State/Honor Band & Orchestra excerpts may be used for the auditions.
JSV Application for Session II, Saturday, March 21, 2026 Concert
(Next auditions on Monday, January 12, 2026)
We do have scholarships available to returning JSV participants that we give out annually at our June concert. However, any prospective new or returning member should contact Victoria if that member is currently on the free or reduced lunch program through the public schools. Also, any returning members who have had a life-altering situation (house fire, death in immediate family, etc.) who need financial assistance, get in touch!
JSV payment may be made via Paypal and/or please feel free to donate! (The PayPal button says Donate, but it is the correct place to make your JSV participant payment as well!)
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, registered in WA and OR.
Junior Symphony of Vancouver
2025-26 Audition/Rehearsal/Concert Schedule
Session I
Monday, October 13 - Auditions (by appt.)/Rehearsal, 6:30-9:00 pm
Monday, October 20 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00 pm
Monday, October 27 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00 pm
Monday, November 3 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00 pm
Monday, November 10 - Rehearsal, 7:00-900 pm
Monday, November 17 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00 pm
Monday, November 24 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00 pm
Monday, December 1 - Rehearsal (in sanctuary), 7:00-9:00 pm
Monday, December 8 - Dress Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00 pm
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - CONCERT, Call Time 6:00 – Concert 7:30
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Session II
Monday, January 12, 2026 - Auditions (by appt.)/Rehearsal, 6:30-9:00
Monday, January 19 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Monday, January 26 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Monday, February 2 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Monday, February 9 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
SKIP Monday, February 16 - President’s Day
January 23 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Monday, March 2 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Monday, March 9 - Rehearsal (in sanctuary), 7:00-9:00
Monday, March 16 - Dress Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Saturday, March 21, 2026 - CONCERT, Call Time 6:00 – Concert 7:30
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Session III
Monday, April 6, 2026 - Auditions (by appt.)/Rehearsal, 6:30-9:00
Monday, April 13 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Monday, April 20 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Monday, April 27 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Monday, May 4 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Monday, May 11 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Monday, May 18 - Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
SKIP Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day
Monday, June 1- Rehearsal (in sanctuary), 7:00-9:00
Monday, June 8 - Dress Rehearsal, 7:00-9:00
Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Concert, Call Time 6:00 – Concert 7:30
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The JSV is supported by a grant from the Cowlitz Tribal Foundation - Clark County Fund!
Please join them in 'giving us a hand'!
(Our Paypal Donate button is above, or mail us a check.)
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We wish to thank all of our donors, including Cascades Presbyterian, for their generous gift to the JSV of $2500 last season.
Thanks to all who have donated for 'giving us a hand'!
Did you know that YOU can own your own cozy, fleece-lined JSV Sweatshirt, JSV T-Shirt, and/or our JSV bumper stickers? Watch this short video for info, and go to our Contact page to message Victoria to order if you can't attend one of our concerts!
