Purdue Bands & Orchestras Fall 2010 Audition Information

Fall 2010 Audition
Information

Marching Band | Concert Band | Jazz Band | Orchestra Winds | Orchestra Strings

Marching Band

(Openings for Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto and Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Mellophone, Baritone, Trombone, Sousaphone, Snare Drum, Multi-Tenor, Bass Drum and Cymbals, Baton Twirlers, Dancers and Color Guard)

Brass and Woodwinds

When are music auditions?

• Returning members audition March 29-April 9
• Incoming students should schedule an audition during a “Purdue’s for Me” visit (Mar 1, 8, 29; Apr.5) or during your required Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration program, also called STAR, in June.
• Individual auditions can be scheduled at other times with permission of professor.

Marching Band Winds Audition Material

Required audition music is available at purdue.edu/bands/audition. The files are password protected. User name and password can be obtained by contacting the band department at (765) 494-0770 or by emailing the webmaster jhwilkin@purdue.edu

When are marching auditions?

• The entire week of band camp is part of the marching audition process. This year’s band camp begins on August 15, 2010. All students auditioning for marching band are required to attend band camp.

Contact Pat Newton at (765) 494-0770 to schedule a music audition in Elliott Hall of Music.
Direct any questions to Professor Jay Gephart at jsgephart@purdue.edu.

Drumline

When are music and marching auditions?

• Music and marching auditions are held during band camp week, beginning Sunday, Aug. 15. Information packets including audition music and registrations materials will be mailed in June.

Direct any questions regarding drumline to Dr. Pamela J. Nave at pjnave@purdue.edu.

Auxiliaries

The audition informational packet and registration form is now available here.

• Golduster (dancer) and Golden Silks (flags/color guard) auditions, April 24, 2010 from 8:00am until 4:00pm in the IAF (Intercollegiate Athletic Facility)
• Solo Twirler auditions, Saturday, April 10, 2010

Contact Mandy Hampton ahampton@purdue.edu or Amanda King asking@purdue.edu for additional Golden Silks information.

Concert Bands / Orchestra Winds

(Openings for Piccolo, Flute, all Clarinets, all Double Reeds, all Saxophones, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba and Percussion)

When are music auditions?

• Returning members audition March 29-April 9.
• Incoming students should schedule an audition during a “Purdue’s for Me” visit (Mar 1, 8, 29; Apr.5) or during your required Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration program, also called STAR, in June.
• Individual auditions can be scheduled at other times with permission of professor.
• Those missing one of these opportunities may audition during the first week of classes in the fall.

Concert Bands / Orchestra Winds Audition Material

Required audition music is available at purdue.edu/bands/audition. Two etudes are listed on each audition music sheet -please select ONE of the two top play. The files are password protected. User name and password can be obtained by contacting the band department at (765) 494-0770 or by emailing the webmaster jhwilkin@purdue.edu

Contact Pat Newton at (765) 494-0770 to schedule a music audition in Elliott Hall of Music.
Direct any questions to Prof. Jay Gephart at jsgephart@purdue.edu.

Jazz Band and AMRE Auditions

(Openings for Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet and Rhythm Section-Drum Set, Percussion, Guitar, Piano and Bass and a select number of vocalists)

When are music auditions?

• Returning members audition March 29-April 9.
• Incoming freshmen and transfer students should schedule an audition during your required Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration program, also called STAR, in June. Audition appointments can also be made through Tuesday of Boiler Gold Rush(week prior to the start of classes in August).
• Individual auditions can be scheduled at other times with permission of professor.

Jazz Band Audition Materials

Contact Pat Newton at (765) 494-0770 to schedule a music audition at Slayter Center.
Direct any questions to Dr. Mo Trout at mttrout@purdue.edu.

Symphony Orchestra String Auditions

(Openings Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass)

When are music auditions?

• Returning members audition March 29-April 9
• Incoming students will report to Elliott Hall of Music during Boiler Gold Rush week(August 15-20-the week before classes officially begin) to schedule an audition. All new member auditions will take place that week.
• Individual auditions can be scheduled at other times with permission of Professor King.

Audition Music: String players select their own audition repertoire. The audition should consist of one prepared selection involving contrasting styles (2-3 minutes in length). This could be a solo, etude, or excerpts from orchestra music. Students will play alone without accompaniment. Please, prepare two three-octave scales of your choice (basses can play 2 octave scales). There will be brief sight-reading.

Direct any questions to Prof. Andy King at king6@purdue.edu.


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Fall 2010 Audition Information Marching Band \| Concert Band \| Jazz Band \| Orchestra Winds \| Orchestra Strings Marching Band (Openings for Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto and Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Mellophone, Baritone, Trombone, Sousaphone, Snare Drum, Multi-Tenor, Bass Drum and Cymbals, Baton Twirlers, Dancers and Color Guard) Brass and Woodwinds When are music auditions? • Returning members audition March 29-April 9 • Incoming students should schedule an audition during a “Purdue’s for Me” visit (Mar 1, 8, 29; Apr.5) or during your required Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration program, also called STAR, in June. • Individual auditions can be scheduled at other times with permission of professor. Marching Band Winds Audition Material Required audition music is available at purdue.edu/bands/audition. The files are password protected. User name and password can be obtained by contacting the band department at (765) 494-0770 or by emailing the webmaster jhwilkin@purdue.edu When are marching auditions? • The entire week of band camp is part of the marching audition process. This year’s band camp begins on August 15, 2010. All students auditioning for marching band are required to attend band camp. Contact Pat Newton at (765) 494-0770 to schedule a music audition in Elliott Hall of Music. Direct any questions to Professor Jay Gephart at jsgephart@purdue.edu. Drumline When are music and marching auditions? • Music and marching auditions are held during band camp week, beginning Sunday, Aug. 15. Information packets including audition music and registrations materials will be mailed in June. Direct any questions regarding drumline to Dr. Pamela J. Nave at pjnave@purdue.edu. Auxiliaries The audition informational packet and registration form is now available here. • Golduster (dancer) and Golden Silks (flags/color guard) auditions, April 24, 2010 from 8:00am until 4:00pm in the IAF (Intercollegiate Athletic Facility) • Solo Twirler auditions, Saturday, April 10, 2010 Contact Mandy Hampton ahampton@purdue.edu or Amanda King asking@purdue.edu for additional Golden Silks information. Concert Bands / Orchestra Winds (Openings for Piccolo, Flute, all Clarinets, all Double Reeds, all Saxophones, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba and Percussion) When are music auditions? • Returning members audition March 29-April 9. • Incoming students should schedule an audition during a “Purdue’s for Me” visit (Mar 1, 8, 29; Apr.5) or during your required Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration program, also called STAR, in June. • Individual auditions can be scheduled at other times with permission of professor. • Those missing one of these opportunities may audition during the first week of classes in the fall. Concert Bands / Orchestra Winds Audition Material Required audition music is available at purdue.edu/bands/audition. Two etudes are listed on each audition music sheet -please select ONE of the two top play. The files are password protected. User name and password can be obtained by contacting the band department at (765) 494-0770 or by emailing the webmaster jhwilkin@purdue.edu Contact Pat Newton at (765) 494-0770 to schedule a music audition in Elliott Hall of Music. Direct any questions to Prof. Jay Gephart at jsgephart@purdue.edu. Jazz Band and AMRE Auditions (Openings for Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet and Rhythm Section-Drum Set, Percussion, Guitar, Piano and Bass and a select number of vocalists) When are music auditions? • Returning members audition March 29-April 9. • Incoming freshmen and transfer students should schedule an audition during your required Summer Transition, Advising, and Registration program, also called STAR, in June. Audition appointments can also be made through Tuesday of Boiler Gold Rush(week prior to the start of classes in August). • Individual auditions can be scheduled at other times with permission of professor. Jazz Band Audition Materials Required audition music is available at purdue.edu/bands/audition. The files are password protected. User name and password can be obtained by contacting the band department at (765) 494-0770 or by emailing the webmaster jhwilkin@purdue.edu Contact Pat Newton at (765) 494-0770 to schedule a music audition at Slayter Center. Direct any questions to Dr. Mo Trout at mttrout@purdue.edu. Symphony Orchestra String Auditions (Openings Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass) When are music auditions? • Returning members audition March 29-April 9 • Incoming students will report to Elliott Hall of Music during Boiler Gold Rush week(August 15-20-the week before classes officially begin) to schedule an audition. All new member auditions will take place that week. • Individual auditions can be scheduled at other times with permission of Professor King. Audition Music: String players select their own audition repertoire. The audition should consist of one prepared selection involving contrasting styles (2-3 minutes in length). This could be a solo, etude, or excerpts from orchestra music. Students will play alone without accompaniment. Please, prepare two three-octave scales of your choice (basses can play 2 octave scales). There will be brief sight-reading. Direct any questions to Prof. Andy King at king6@purdue.edu.

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