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Ensemble Auditions and Information
Interested in joining a CSB/SJU musical ensemble this fall?
Audition dates and times for Vocal Ensembles
Audition dates and times for Instrumental Ensembles
Audition dates and times for Additional Ensembles
---------Audition dates and times for Vocal Ensembles---------
CSB/SJU CHAMBER CHOIR (SATB) -- (MUSC 232)
SJU MEN’S CHORUS (TTBB) -- (MUSC 234)
Auditions: Wednesday, August 26 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 27 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 28 2:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Stephen B. Humphrey: Room #221 – sign up sheet posted at this site
Requirements: Sing a song of your choice. Range and tonal memory will be checked and you will be asked for background information.
First rehearsal:
Chamber Choir Monday, August 31 2:40 p.m. SJU/SBH/028
Men's Chorus Monday, August 31 5:15 p.m. SJU/SBH/028
Regular Rehearsal Schedule:
Chamber Choir 2:40 - 3:50 1,2,3,4,5,6 MUSC 232
Men's Chorus 5:15 - 6:30 Mo, Tu, We, Th MUSC 234
Director: Axel Theimer (363-3374), Music Studio 221, SJU
CSB CAMPUS SINGERS (SSAA) -- (MUSC 235)
Auditions: Wednesday, August 26 10:00 - 2:00PM
Friday, August 28 10:00 - 2:00PM
Location: BAC A118 – sign up sheet posted at this site
Requirements: A song of your choice, range, tonal memory and sight-reading will be checked, and you will be asked for background information
Regular rehearsals for fall semester: 1:00 - 2:10 PM Days 1-3-5; BAC Recital Hall
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 1st, 1:00 PM, BAC Recital Hall
Director: Teri Larson (Questions? Email tlarson@mary.org or Call 363-5888), BAC A118, CSB
ALL-COLLEGE CHOIR (SATB) -- (MUSC 239)
Auditions: None. Class size limited. First come first served.
Location: SBH--Choral Rehearsal Room 028
Requirements: Ability to match pitch; musical reading not required
Regular rehearsals for fall semester: Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.,
SBH--Choral Rehearsal Room 028
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 1st, at 7:30 p.m.
Director: André Heywood (363-3228)
SBH 018: SJU
-------Audition dates and times for Instrumental Ensembles-------
WIND ENSEMBLE -- (MUSC 231)
Informational First Meeting: Thursday, August 27th (Day 2) at 1pm (Music Rehearsal Hall-D040)
Auditions: August 27th and August 28th (SEE THE SMALL ENSEMBLE ROOM (D048) DOOR IN THE BAC TO SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION)
Location: Small Ensemble Room in the BAC, CSB
Requirements: -Play a piece of your choice.
-Sight read one excerpt
-Chromatic scale
Regular rehearsals for fall semester: MONDAY, AUGUST 31st, 2009 – 1st full rehearsal
1:00 - 2:10 p.m.
Days 2-4-6
Music Rehearsal Hall (D040)
Director: Dale White (363-5924) D-47, BAC, CSB
SYMPHONIC BAND -- (MUSC 230)
First rehearsal: Monday, September 7th at 7:30 p.m
Auditions: None
Requirements: Playing experience on an instrument
Regular rehearsals for fall semester: Monday nights
7:30-9:00 pm.
Music Rehearsal Hall (D040)
Occasional Wednesdays as needed
Director: Dan Rassier (363-5924) D-47, BAC, CSB
JAZZ ENSEMBLE – (MUSC 238)
Informational Meeting: Wednesday, August 26th at 3:15 pm PM (regularly scheduled class time – audition materials to be handed out at this time)
Auditions: Thursday, August 27th 2:00 - 5:00PM
Friday, August 28th 9:00 - 4:00PM
(sign up for audition time located on the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall door in BAC—D040, CSB)
Location: Pick up audition excerpts at the jazz ensemble informational meeting on Wednesday, August 26th in the Music Rehearsal Hall –D040
Requirements: - excerpt (available at informational meeting)
- improvisation (optional)
- scales
Regular Rehearsals for fall semester: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd at 1:00PM – 1st full rehearsal
2:40 – 3:50 PM
Days 1 – 3 – 5
Music Rehearsal Room (D040)
Director: Bruce Thornton
Phone: 363-5606 D-043
ORCHESTRA – (MUSC 233)
Informational First Meeting: Thursday, August 27th (Day 2) at 2:40 PM (Music Rehearsal Hall –D040)
Auditions: Thursday, August 27th starting at 3:15PM (See Dr. Arnott’s door for sign-up time- D-045)
Location: Dr. Arnott’s Studio – D-045 in the BAC, CSB
Requirements: -Play any solo piece of your choice (may include orchestral excerpts)
-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: Even Days, 2:40-3:50
First rehearsal: Monday, August 31, 2:40 p.m.
Additional Rehearsals: October 14, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
December 10, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
February 10, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
March 22, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
March 23, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Performances: October 16, 7:30 pm
December 11, 7:30 pm
February 12, 7:30 pm (Chamber Orchestra with Piano Soloist)
March 28, 2:00 pm
May 2, 2:00 pm
Director: J. David Arnott (363-5389) D-45, BAC, CSB
----Additional Ensembles----
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (MUSC 240)
If there is enough interest, we will form a chamber orchestra which will include 8 violins, 3 violas, 2 cellos, and 1 bass. There are several performance opportunities available. This will be determined by interest and schedules/availability. Contact: Dr. Arnott
STRING QUARTET -- (MUSC 240)
There will be two CSB/SJU string quartets this year. If you are interested in auditioning for a CSB/SJU string quartet, you will be asked to sight-read a chamber music excerpt at your orchestra audition. Please bring (or email) a copy of your schedule to your audition. Contact: Dr. Arnott
BRASS CHOIR - (MUSC 242):
· permission of instructor required
· Rehearsals: Wednesday evenings from 4:15 until 5:15 p.m.
· Location: Instrumental Rehearsal Hall – D 040
· For additional information: Dale White (363-5924) D-47, BAC, CSB
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE - (MUSC 243):
· Permission of instructor required.
· Rehearsals: Mondays at 4:30-6:00 p.m.
· Location: BAC Recital Hall
· For additional information: Patti Cudd (363-5684), BAC A154, CSB
Music is truly a life long activity. We hope you can arrange your schedule to sing
and/or play with us!!!
For any additional information about the CSB/SJU music ensembles or Music Department,please contact Deb Guertin, Music Deparment Coordinator,
on even days at 363-3371(SJU) or on odd days at 363-5796 (CSB).