Auditions for Cadence Chamber Choir and Women's Chorale are the first Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each semester in the Choir Room/Recital Hall (M147). Sign-up sheet for audition times is located on Dr. Huff's board (M103).
Very little preparation is required.
Singers are asked to:
Don't want to audition? Enroll in A Capella Choir instead. (CRN: 5038)
Questions: Contact Dr. Michael Huff
michael.huff@snow.edu
Commercial Music Ensemble (including Spotlight) auditions are held the first Friday of Fall semester at 2:30 pm at the West Campus Recording Studio. Be prepared with two songs from the set list (You may only do one). Please be there 15 - 20 minutes early. Amps will be provided. Sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board by the Band/Orchestra room (M140).
Set List:
Questions: Contact Prof. Ben Harris
ben.harris@snow.edu
Placement & Clinic: Monday, August 21, 2023. 7:00 - 9:30pm (Band Room M140)
Who's invited:
Questions: Contact Dr. Christopher Nelson
christopher.nelson@snow.edu
Ensemble Audition Information for Woodwinds and Brass
Unless specified by the specific studio faculty, students auditioning for Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Badger Band should perepare 2 contrasting solo/etudes (one technical and one lyrical). They should be prepared to sightread and play scales.
Students wishing to participate in Big Band or Jazz Combos must complete a regualr band audition for Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band. In addition, jazz students should be prepared to play the melody and improvise on "A Sunny Day at Mom's" by Steve Erickson. (Sheet music provided outside M107, play-along track will be provided at the audition.) A short sightreading excerpt will also be provided at the audition.
Ensemble Audition Information for Percussion/Drum Set
Percussion students auditioning for Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band should prepare one etude or solo on snare drum, and one etude or solo on a mallet instrument. These can be selected from a solo/etude collection, or a solo that the student has previously performed. Students should also be prepared to sightread on their choice of mallets, snare, or timpani. Percussion/Drum Set students wishing to participate in Big Band, Jazz Combos, Rhythm Section, or Badger Band should be prepared to demonstrate various groove/style patterns (including swing, latin, funk, rock, etc.), and sightread a given tune.
Tuesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Friday, August 30, 2024
To sign up for a specific time, the days and times will be posted on the bulletin board by the band/orchestra room (M140)
Questions: Contact Dr. Christopher Nelson
christopher.nelson@snow.edu
Students who wish to play with the Symphony Orchestra should plan to attend class on the first day of school from 2:30 - 4:20 pm in the Band/Orchestra room (M140). Students should bring their instruments and be ready to sight-read some exciting and enjoyable music. The audition process will be explained at that time.
Questions: Contact Dr. Brent Smith
brent.smith@snow.edu
