Spring 2013 Auditions

* refers to ensembles that have not updated audition information from the Fall 2012 semester!

Palladian Chamber Orchestra will not be meeting in the 2012-13 academic year.
Emails are in parentheses next to the directors' names

Ensembles not holding auditions for the Spring 2013 semester

Charlottesville & University Symphony Orchestra
Piano Studios

African Music & Dance*

MUEN 2690/3690/4690

Meets Tuesday/Thursday, 5:15-7:00pm, 107 Old Cabell
Directed by Eric Gertner ()

Auditions: www.virginia.edu/music/african

Come to the first class meeting ready to learn some new rhythms, movements, and songs in small groups in an informal setting. No preparation is expected. We look for quality of attention and interaction, as well as for ease in picking
up rhythms, movements, and melodies. After the audition, students will be informed of the results, and ISIS will be opened for those admitted. Please remember, no experience is expected, so just come and see what happens.

For more information please visit www.virginia.edu/music/african.

Baroque Orchestra

MUEN 3670 (Early Music Ensemble)

Meets Thursday, 7:30-9:00pm, 113 Old Cabell
Directed by David Sariti ()

Auditions:

Auditions will be by appointment. Contact David Sariti at .
Prepare a piece (preferably Baroque) with contrasting sections that best demonstrates your abilities.

Chamber Music Seminar

MUEN 3630 (Sections 1, 17, 18, 20, 23)

Meeting times are decided when chamber groups are formed
Directed by Daniel Sender ()

Auditions:

Auditions for the Strings Chamber Music Seminar will be held by appointment only and students should contact Daniel Sender if they are interested.
Prepare a piece with contrasting sections that best demonstrates your abilities.

Chamber Singers

MUEN 3651

Meets Friday, 1:00-3:15pm, 107 Old Cabell
Directed by Michael Slon ()

Auditions:

See audition information for the University Singers (below).

Concert Band

MUEN 2600

Meets Wednesday, 6:25-8:45pm, Hunter Smith Band Building
Directed by Andrew Koch ()

Auditions:

Auditions can be individually scheduled between now and the first week of classes. Email Andrew Koch if you are interested in playing.

Audition consists of a prepared selection (roughly 5 minutes in length) that illustrates lyrical and technical ability. Sightreading may also be part of the audition. Members of the Cavalier Marching Band do not need to audition for the group.

Flute Ensemble

MUEN 3630 (Section 3)

Meets Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm, Location TBD
Directed by Kelly Sulick ()

Auditions:

Auditions will be held the first Tuesday of classes
Students should prepare a solo or excerpt that lasts approximately two minutes.

Horn Ensemble*

MUEN 3630 (Section 8)

Meets Tuesday, 3:30-5:00pm, S004 Old Cabell
Directed by Susan Fritts ()

Auditions:

Contact Susan Fritts to schedule an audition.

Jazz Chamber Ensembles (Combos)*

MUEN 3630 (Sections 7, 12, 21, and 22)

Section 7 (Spaar) Meets Thursday, 5:30-7:00pm, B018 Old Cabell
Section 12 (Spaar) Meets Friday, 12:30-2:00pm, B018 Old Cabell
Section 21 (Rosensky) Meets Tuesday, 5:30-7:00pm, B018 Old Cabell
Section 22 (Decker) Meets Friday, 2:00-3:30pm, B018 Old Cabell
Directed by Jeff Decker (), Mike Rosensky (), and Pete Spaar ()

Auditions:

The audition for both Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Chamber Groups (small groups) will be held on the first Thursday of classes at 7:30pm in room B18, Old Cabell Hall.

Sign-up sheets will be posted in the lobby of Old Cabell Hall during the first week of classes. Callbacks may be required. The audition is open and won't require a prepared piece; just come ready to play and read.

Jazz Ensemble*

MUEN 3600

Meets Monday/Thursday, 7:30-9:30pm, B018 Old Cabell
Directed by John D'earth ()

Auditions:

The audition for both Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Chamber Groups (small groups) will be held on the first Thursday of classes at 7:30pm in room B18, Old Cabell Hall.

No sign-up needed; group audition. Callbacks may be required. The audition is open and won't require a prepared piece; just come ready to play and read.

Jazz Improvisation*

MUSI 2600

Meets Tuesday/Thursday, 3:30-5:00pm, B012 Old Cabell
Directed by John D'earth ()

Auditions:

Contact John D'earth.
The first meeting of the Jazz Improvisation Workshop will be held on the first day of classes for sign-ups and a diagnostic test in Room B012, OCH. Participation is by instructor permission in both the Jazz Ensemble and the Improvisation Workshop.

Klezmer Ensemble

MUEN 3630 (Section 20)

Meets Monday/Wednesday, 7:30-9:30pm, 113 Old Cabell
Directed by Joel Rubin ()

Auditions:

Admission by instructor permission. Audition is the first class session in Spring 2013, Monday, January 14, 7:30-9:30pm in 113 Old Cabell.

New Music Ensemble*

MUEN 3680

Meets Thursday, 3:45-5:15pm, B018 Old Cabell
Directed by I-Jen Fang ()

Auditions:

Contact I-Jen Fang to schedule an audition.

Percussion Ensemble*

MUEN 3630 (Section 10)

Meets Tuesday, 9:30-10:50am, B018 Old Cabell
Directed by I-Jen Fang ()

Auditions:

Contact I-Jen Fang to schedule an audition.

Rotunda Brass*

MUEN 3630 (Section 5)

Meets Wednesday, 3:30-5:00pm, B018 Old Cabell
Directed by Paul Neebe ()

Auditions:

By appointment with instructor. Looking for trombone and tuba players.

Trombone Ensemble

MUEN 3630 (Section 15)

Meeting time TBD
Directed by Nathan Dishman ()

Auditions:

Contact Nathan Dishman to schedule an audition.

University Singers

MUEN 3650

Meets Monday/Wednesday, 3:30-5:30pm, Old Cabell Auditorium
Directed by Michael Slon ()

Auditions:

Held from January 14-19. No prepared piece is required. Sign up in the Old Cabell Hall lobby.
For more information on the University Singers, visit their website: www.virginia.edu/music/usingers

Voice Studios*

Private voice lessons are scheduled with the instructors.
Directed by Pam Beasley ()

Auditions:

Students can sign up for an audition time in the lobby of Old Cabell Hall.
Auditions are on Monday, Jan. 14 from 5pm -7pm in room 107 Old Cabell Hall
Please plan to sing a prepared piece (and a possible second selection of contrasting tempo/style).
Auditionees should bring the printed music to the audition. An accompanist will be provided.

Questions? Contact Pam Beasley ().

Wind Ensemble

MUEN 3620

Meets Monday, 6:45-9:00pm, Hunter Smith Band Building
Directed by Bill Pease () and Andrew Koch ()

Auditions:

Contact Bill Pease to schedule an audition.

Woodwind Ensembles

MUEN 3630 (Sections 2 and 4)

Section 2, Class Number 11131 (Hill) Meets based on the schedules of those enrolled, 113 Old Cabell
Section 4, Class Number 11219 (Roberts) Meets based on the schedules of those enrolled, 113 Old Cabell
Directed by Aaron Hill () and Elizabeth Roberts ()

Auditions:

Please contact instructor to arrange an audition.

AFFILIATED GROUPS

Virginia Glee Club (male chorus)*

We will have auditions in Old Cabell Hall, and the sign-up sheet will be available at the Student Activities Fair and outside of B012 Old Cabell.
Questions? Please contact Wilson Pillow, Virginia Glee Club Secretary, .

Virginia Women's Chorus (female chorus)*

A unique community of singers united by love of singing a variety of repertoire.
Meets Monday/Wednesday, 7 – 9 PM, B012.
Music Director: KaeRenae Mitchell ()
For more information visit www.virginiawomenschorus.org and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Virginia-Womens-Chorus/16327680189

Prepared music is not necessary.
 
Questions? Please contact Cristina Dunn  or Mary Adams Bode, VWC President, u.

Oratorio Society of Virginia Auditions

Sunday, January 13, 2013 5:00 pm 9:00 pm
Municipal Arts Center, 1119 5th St. SW, Charlottesville, VA 22902
To sign up for an audition, please visit oratoriosociety.youcanbook.me
or call 434.295.4385
The Oratorio Society will be performing Maurice Duruflé's Requiem and Benjamin Britten's Festival Te Deum
on Saturday, April 6 and Bach's Cantata 140: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers Awake) and Handel's
Coronation Anthems, including Zadok the Priest on Sunday, June 2. Rehearsals are Monday evenings.

• Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early to fill out an audition information form.
• You do not need to prepare a piece, but may do so if you like. Otherwise, you'll likely be asked to sing a patriotic piece such as "My Country 'Tis of Thee."
(Pieces welcome in English or another language)
• Audition also will include vocalization, some simple sight-reading, and a possible callback audition.
• Questions - contact Jane Colony Mills at or 434.295.4385.

The Oratorio Society of Virginia, led by newly appointed Music Director Michael Slon, has announced audition dates for the 2012-2013 season. There is no need to prepare a piece.
For more information and to schedule an audition, visit http://www.oratoriosociety.org/join.php or call 434.295.4385.  

For more information abut The Oratorio Society of Virginia, please visit www.oratoriosociety.org, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oratoriosociety.