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Auditioning for Performing Music Ensembles
When/how to sign up
- Auditions for ensembles and lessons are held the first week of classes: come to Slosberg Hall and sign up for a time as soon as you arrive on campus.
- If scheduled auditions are over, contact the director of the ensemble you are interested in (see Ensembles) to inquire if it might still be possible to join the group immediately or at the start of the next semester.
FALL 07 AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS for University Chorus, MUS 12A; Chamber Choir, MUS 11a; Early Music Ensemble, MUS 10a; and Private Voice Lessons, MUA 112a (all four are done in one audition) will be held:
Tues., Sept. 4 2:00pm - 5:00pm in 10 minutes time slots
Wed., Sept. 5 11:00am - 1:00pm in 10 minutes time slots
Thurs., Sept. 6 2:00pm - 5:00pm in 10 minutes time slots
Slosberg 210
Professor Jim Olesen
AUDITIONS for the Brandeis Wellesley Orchestra will be held:
Wed., Aug. 29 6:00pm - 9:00pm in 10 minute time slots
Thurs., Aug 30 6:00pm - 9:00pm in 10 minute time slots
Slosberg 110
Professor Neal Hampton
AUDITIONS for the Brandeis Jazz Ensemble will be held:
Tues., Sept. 4 11:00am - 4:00pm in 15 minute time slots Slosberg 110
Professor Bob Nieske
AUDITIONS for the Brandeis Wind Ensemble will be held:
Thurs., Aug. 30 6:30pm - 9:00pm in 10 minute time slots Slosberg 110
Director: Tom Souza
INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED in the Brandeis Early Music Ensemble will be held:
Tues., Sept 4 1:30pm - 3:00pm Slosberg Recital Hall Professor Sarah Mead
INFORMAL AUDITIONS for anyone interested will be held:
Tues.,Sept 4 11:00am - 1:00pm & 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Fri., Sept. 7 11:00am - 1:00pm & 3:30pm - 5:00pm
in 20 minutes time slots
Slosberg 229
Professor Sarah Mead
Sign up sheets for an introductory class for the Improvisation Ensemble will be available. For information contact Tom Hall.
As always... students auditioning have to SIGN UP. Sign up sheets for all ensembles will be posted on the bulletin board outside room 210 (Jim Olesen's office) in Slosberg.
What to prepare
- In general, you should prepare a brief selection of a piece that demonstrates your musical and technical ability. You may also improvise if auditioning for Jazz Ensemble, but improvising is not a requirement of that group.
- It is good to include a selection from a first movement of a classical sonata or concerto, or any medium to fast tempo piece that shows your ability to play in a steady tempo.
- If you arrive without music, prepare a scale of your choice in as many octaves as your technique permits you to play steadily and in tune.
- No audition is required for entrance into the wind ensemble.
What to bring with you to campus
- Concert attire: consult web page of the Ensembles you plan to participate in. In the orchestra (for example), men perform in tuxedos and women in black concert dress.
- If you plan to take lessons or to participate in an instrumental ensemble, bring a folding metal stand and metronome.
- It is required that wind players participating in orchestra own an electronic tuner such as the Korg CA-30, or one that produces musical tones in addition to indicating the pitch of the note you are playing. (As of spring 2002, the Woodwind and the Brasswind carries the CA-30 at $19.95. You can also purchase the Matrix Universal Transducer (a clip on mike which plugs into tuners) for $7.95. They can be ordered by online or by calling 800-348-5003.
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