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Ensemble Auditions and Information

Interested in joining a CSU|SJU musical ensemble this fall?

Audition dates and times for Vocal Ensembles

CSB|SJU CHAMBER CHOIR (SATB) -- (MUSC 232)

Auditions:  Wednesday, August 29th 1:00 - 5:00 PM 
                    Thursday, August 30th 1:00 - 5:00 PM
                    Friday, August 31st 1:00 - 5:30 PM

Location: Stephen B. Humphrey Music Building: MU 221 - sign up sheet posted at this site

Requirements:

  • Sing a song of your choice (no pop/rock please)
  • Range check
  • Assessment of sight-reading ability and tonal memory
  • Provide information about past choral experiences, voice lessons, and instrumental background

First rehearsal:
Chamber Choir: Monday, September 5, 2:40  PM SJU/SBH/028

Regular Rehearsal Schedule:
Chamber Choir (MUSC 232) 2:40 - 3:50 PM, Days 1-2-3-4-5-6

Director: Axel Theimer: (363-3374), MU 221, SJU

SJU MEN’S CHORUS (TTBB) -- (MUSC 234)

Auditions:  Wednesday, August 29th 1:00 - 5:00 PM 
                    Thursday, August 30th 1:00 - 5:00 PM
                     Friday, August 31st 1:00 - 5:30 PM

Location: Stephen B. Humphrey Music Building: MU 221 – sign up sheet posted at this site

Requirements:

  • Sing a song of your choice (no pop/rock please)
  • Range check
  • Assessment of sight-reading ability and tonal memory
  • Provide information about past choral experiences, voice lessons, and instrumental background

First rehearsal:
Men's Chorus: Monday, September 5, 5:15 PM SJU/SBH/028

Regular Rehearsal Schedule:
Men's Chorus (MUSC 234) 5:15 - 6:30 PM, M, T, W, Th

Director: Axel Theimer: (363-3374), MU 221, SJU

CSB Women's Choir (SSAA) -- (MUSC 235)

Auditions: Wednesday, August 29th  4:00 - 6:30 PM 
                    Thursday, August 30th 4:00 - 6:30 PM
                    Friday, August 31th 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Location: BAC A-118 - sign up sheet posted at this site

Requirements:

  • Sing song of your choice
  • Range check 
  • Assessment of tonal memory and sight-reading
  • Provide singing history

Regular rehearsals for fall semester: Tuesday, September 4th - 1st rehearsal
5:15-6:30 PM
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Recital Hall (A-135) in the BAC, CSB

Director: Brenda Handel-Johnson: (363-5888), BAC A-118, CSB

ALL-COLLEGE CHOIR (Two Options) -- (MUSC 239)

Auditions: None. Class size limited. First come first served.

Requirements: Ability to match pitch; musical reading not required

Director: André Heywood: (363-3228), MU 018, SJU

MIXED ENSEMBLE (SATB) -- (MUSC 239)
Regular rehearsals for fall semester: Tuesday, September 4th, 7:30 PM - 1st rehearsal
Tuesdays
7:30-9:00 PM
Choral Rehearsal Hall (MU 028) in the Music Building, SJU

WOMEN'S ENSEMBLE (SSA) -- (MUSC 239)
Regular rehearsals for fall semester: Wednesday, September 5th, 7:30 PM - 1st rehearsal
7:30-9:00 PM
Wednesdays
Recital Hall (A-135) in the BAC, CSB

Audition dates and times for Instrumental Ensembles

WIND ENSEMBLE -- (MUSC 231)

  • Informational meeting:  Thursday, August 30th (Day 2) at 1:00 PM, Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (D-040) in the BAC, CSB
  • Auditions: August 30th 
                             August 31st
  • Location: Small Ensemble Room (D-048) in the BAC, CSB

(sign up for an audition on the small ensemble door (D-048) in the BAC, CSB)

Requirements:

  • Play a piece of your choice
  • Sight read one excerpt
  • Chromatic scale

Regular rehearsals for fall semester: Monday, September 3rd, 2012 – 1st full rehearsal
1:00 - 2:10 PM
Days 2-4-6
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (D-040) in the BAC, CSB

Performances:
October 16, 7:30 PM
November 19, 7:30 PM
December 4, 7:30 PM
February 12, 7:30 PM
April 23, 7:30 PM

Director: Dale White: (363-5924), BAC D-047, CSB

SYMPHONIC BAND -- (MUSC 230)

First rehearsal: Wednesday, September 1st at 7:30 PM, Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (D-040) in the BAC, CSB

Auditions: None

Requirements: Playing experience on an instrument

Regular rehearsals for fall semester:
7:30-9:00 PM
Monday or Wednesday (One rehearsal per week)
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (D-040) in the BAC, CSB

Performances:
October 16, 7:30 PM
December 13, 7:30 PM
May 6, 7:30 PM

Director: Dan Rassier: (363-5924), BAC D-047, CSB

JAZZ ENSEMBLE -- (MUSC 238)

Informational meeting: Wednesday, August 29th at 3:15 PM (regularly scheduled class time – audition materials to be handed out at this time), Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (D-040) in the BAC, CSB

Auditions: Thursday, August 30th 2:00 - 5:00 PM and Friday, August 31st 9:00 - 4:00 PM

Location: Pick up audition excerpts at the jazz ensemble informational meeting on Wednesday, August 25th in the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (D-040) in the BAC, CSB. 

(sign up for audition time located on the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall door (D-040 in the BAC, CSB))

Requirements:

  • excerpt (available at informational meeting)
  • improvisation (optional)
  • scales

Regular rehearsals for fall semester: Tuesday, September 4th at 2:40PM – 1st full rehearsal
2:40 – 3:50 PM
Days 1-3-5
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (D-040) in the BAC, CSB

Performances:
October 22, 7:30 PM
December 4, 7:30 PM
February 12, 7:30 PM
April 29, 7:30 PM

Director: Bruce Thornton: (363-5605), BAC D-043, CSB

ORCHESTRA -- (MUSC 233)

Informational meeting: Thursday, August 30th (Day 2) at 2:40 PM, Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (D-040) in the BAC, CSB

Auditions: Wednesday, August 29th, 3:00 - 6:00 PM and Thursday, August 30th, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
(See studio door D-045 to sign up for an audition)
Location: Dr. Arnott's studio (D-045) in the BAC, CSB

Requirements:

  • Play any solo piece of your choice (may include orchestral excerpts)
  • Play any scale of your choice
  • Sight read one excerpt
  • Solo players - no lab conflicts permitted (includes principal strings, woodwinds, brass)
  • Section players - one missed rehearsal (for lab) permitted per cycle

Regular rehearsals for fall semester: Monday, September 4th, 2:40 PM - 1st rehearsal
2:40 - 3:50 PM
Days 2-4-6
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (D-040) in the BAC, CSB


Performances:
October 21, 2:00 PM
December 4, 7:30 PM
December 8, 7:30 PM
March 1, 7:30 PM
May 5, 2:00 PM

Director: David Arnott: (363-5389), BAC D-045, CSB

Additional Ensembles

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA -- (MUSC 240)

  • Permission of instructor required
  • Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Location: Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (D-040) in the BAC, CSB

Director: David Arnott: (363-5389), BAC D-045, CSB

BRASS CHOIR -- (MUSC 242):

  • Permission of instructor required
  • Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4:15 - 5:15 PM
  • Location: Instrumental Rehearsal Hall – D 040

Director: Dale White: (363-5924), BAC D-047, CSB

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE - (MUSC 243):

  • Permission of instructor required
  • Rehearsals: Mondays, 4:30-6:00 PM
  • Location: Recital Hall (A-135) in the BAC, CSB

Director: Patti Cudd: (363-5796), BAC A-154, CSB

Music is truly a life long activity. We hope you will arrange your schedule to sing and/or play with us!

For any additional information about the CSB|SJU music ensembles or the Music Department, please contact Deb Guertin, Music Department Coordinator, on even days at 363-3371 (SJU) or on odd days at 363-5796 (CSB).