Fall 2009 Ensemble Auditions
Choirs.
Webster Chorale, a select auditioned group, will audition singers by appointment during the first two days of the semester.. Specific audition times and music to be learned individually will be posted on Sunday, August 23 on Dr. Bowers bulletin board, MU 210. Sight-reading and pitch memory exercises are also part of the audition. An appointment is necessary.
Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25 by appointment
Thompson Music Building 210
More information: Dr. Kathryn Bowers, bowers@webster.edu
Concert Choir, a ensemble of about 50 voices, auditions during its first meeting time on the first day of class. Open to all university students.
Monday, August 24, 12 noon
Community Music School, 535 Garden, room 10
More information: Prof. Kevin McBeth, kevin.mcbeth@manchesterumc.org
Choral Society requires no audition. Open to all university students and local community.
Tuesday, Augsut 25, 7 p.m. is first class meeting.
Community Music School, 535 Garden, room 10
More information: Dr. Kathryn Bowers, bowers@webster.edu
Webster University instrumental ensembles audition on the first two days of the semester. One audition will be all that is needed for all instrumentalists wishing to play in either (or both) ensemble. Open to all university students.
Specific audition information here. Instrumental studies page here.
Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion – Monday, August 24, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Strings - Tuesday, August 25, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Community Music School, 535 Garden, Concert Hall stage
More information: Dr. Paul Davis, pauldavis34@webster.edu
Jazz ensembles.
Auditions for jazz combos (MUSC 4960) and Big Band (MUSC 4970) will be Wednesday of the first week of classes. Combo auditionees should play a blues and a standard of their choosing. All students will be asked to do some sight reading as well. Drummers will be asked to demonstrate their skill at a variety of different rhythmic feels (medium and up tempo swing, a jazz waltz, bossa nova, samba, etc.) Big band auditionees will sight-read a piece selected by the director.
Wednesday, August 26, 3 p.m.
Community Music School, 535 Garden, Room 11
More information: Prof. Paul DeMarinis, demaripa@webster.edu
Webster Jazz Singers is a 12 to 16 voice ensemble and will hold auditions Monday, August 24 in the recital hall. Prepare a jazz standard ( ballad, latin, medium or up-tempo swing, etc.). Bring a lead sheet in your key. An accompanist will be provided.
Monday, August 24, 12 noon
Thompson Music Building Recital hall
More information: Prof. Debby Lennon, debbylennon@yahoo.com
Opera.
Opera Studio auditions are on the first day of school in the Recital Hall. The auditions are open to ALL voice students (regardless of degree program). Bring two contrasting pieces of ANY TYPE to sing; pieces need not be operatic. An accompanist is provided.
Monday, August 24, 2-6 p.m.
Thompson Music Building Recital Hall
More information: Ms. Alice Nelson, anelson46@sbcglobal.net
470 East Lockwood Avenue