Fall 2021 Audition Info
Fall 2021 Instrumental Ensemble Auditions
(Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Symphonic Band)
Brass – Tuesday, August 17, 2:30-7:00pm in PAH
Low Brass 2:30-5:00pm (approx)
High Brass 5:00-7:00pm (approx)
Woodwinds – Tuesday, August 17, 2:30-5:00pm in Farrell
Double Reeds - 2:30-5:00 (approx)
Clarinets - 2:30-5:00 (approx)
Saxes - 5:00-7:00pm (approx)
Flutes - 5:00-7:00pm (approx)
Percussion –Tuesday, August 17, 1:30-4:30pm in the Percussion Suite
Strings – Wednesday, August 18th, 3:30-4:30 in the Choir Room
(Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Symphonic Band)
- Audition excerpts will be posted HERE on August 1st
- Sign up for an audition time HERE before August 13th
- All auditions will be in person
- Percussionists: Contact Dr. Hill for an audition time
- Students not currently enrolled in applied study who wish to audition need to contact Dr. Blanco for an audition time at cblanco1@murraystate.edu by August 13, 2020
Brass – Tuesday, August 17, 2:30-7:00pm in PAH
Low Brass 2:30-5:00pm (approx)
High Brass 5:00-7:00pm (approx)
Woodwinds – Tuesday, August 17, 2:30-5:00pm in Farrell
Double Reeds - 2:30-5:00 (approx)
Clarinets - 2:30-5:00 (approx)
Saxes - 5:00-7:00pm (approx)
Flutes - 5:00-7:00pm (approx)
Percussion –Tuesday, August 17, 1:30-4:30pm in the Percussion Suite
Strings – Wednesday, August 18th, 3:30-4:30 in the Choir Room
Jazz Auditions - Fall 2021
FALL 2021 AUDITIONS: MSU Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Jazz Combo
Dr. Todd E. Hill - Professor of Music, Murray State University
Audition material is short, and you will submit a video recording to me via email: thill@murraystate.edu
THE MSU JAZZ ORCHESTRA has been invited to perform for the 2022 KMEA CONFERENCE in Louisville! We will be basing much of the fall's repertoire around that need, but we will also be making recordings for the MSU TV Special "Holidays at MSU." The Jazz Orchestra meets MTWR at 3:30pm, and we sometimes break out into sectional days. The Jazz Band meets MWR at 2:30pm. Jazz Combos are made up depending on how many persons are interested in participating, and the meeting times vary considerably according to availabilities. It is my intention to offer JAZZ IMPROVISATION CLASS (at least one) this semester as well – sort of an organized jazz session where we learn the elements of creating music spontaneously on a scaffold of scales and harmonic structures. (And it's really fun, too!)
AUDITIONS will be by video recording. Yep. Take as many times as you desire! You're just showing how much you want the chair by the strength of your submission. You will be able to submit your recording (with metronome at the prescribed tempo) to me at thill@murraystate.edu anytime from Wednesday August 4 (Louis Armstrong's birthday) until noon on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Make sure to keep the recording short at the beginning and end – and to use a metronome! Most of your music has more than one page, so be aware of that! LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Recording yourself, practicing for professional auditions (many are done this way now), self-evaluation, self-discipline in preparation. Your music is posted at murraystatebands.com All instruments EXCEPT piano and vibes – Your audition piece is THE QUEEN BEE. You can hear it at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBc84_HE3-M Piano and Vibes, your audition piece is Lee Morgan's "Sidewinder," and a similar (though not the same) arrangement may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVRjQ5ZDhhY
CLASS ACTIVITIES/SCHEDULE We will perform at least one live concert (TBD) and have many opportunities to make music in a variety of settings. Some of the time, the two large ensembles will break down into smaller groups and learn different pieces. Sectionals (in class time) and other activities. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Chamber-sized section rehearsals, independent practice, score study, recording studio procedures, live concerts, presentations. Creating a safe learning environment is our absolute top priority. Get your music ready and audition! Nothing to be afraid of here, and I always attempt to stay abreast of your OTHER CLASS LOAD and adjust accordingly for us. You will NOT be overloaded in these classes. STAY SMART and STAY SAFE!
Dr. Todd E. Hill - Professor of Music, Murray State University
Audition material is short, and you will submit a video recording to me via email: thill@murraystate.edu
THE MSU JAZZ ORCHESTRA has been invited to perform for the 2022 KMEA CONFERENCE in Louisville! We will be basing much of the fall's repertoire around that need, but we will also be making recordings for the MSU TV Special "Holidays at MSU." The Jazz Orchestra meets MTWR at 3:30pm, and we sometimes break out into sectional days. The Jazz Band meets MWR at 2:30pm. Jazz Combos are made up depending on how many persons are interested in participating, and the meeting times vary considerably according to availabilities. It is my intention to offer JAZZ IMPROVISATION CLASS (at least one) this semester as well – sort of an organized jazz session where we learn the elements of creating music spontaneously on a scaffold of scales and harmonic structures. (And it's really fun, too!)
AUDITIONS will be by video recording. Yep. Take as many times as you desire! You're just showing how much you want the chair by the strength of your submission. You will be able to submit your recording (with metronome at the prescribed tempo) to me at thill@murraystate.edu anytime from Wednesday August 4 (Louis Armstrong's birthday) until noon on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Make sure to keep the recording short at the beginning and end – and to use a metronome! Most of your music has more than one page, so be aware of that! LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Recording yourself, practicing for professional auditions (many are done this way now), self-evaluation, self-discipline in preparation. Your music is posted at murraystatebands.com All instruments EXCEPT piano and vibes – Your audition piece is THE QUEEN BEE. You can hear it at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBc84_HE3-M Piano and Vibes, your audition piece is Lee Morgan's "Sidewinder," and a similar (though not the same) arrangement may be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVRjQ5ZDhhY
CLASS ACTIVITIES/SCHEDULE We will perform at least one live concert (TBD) and have many opportunities to make music in a variety of settings. Some of the time, the two large ensembles will break down into smaller groups and learn different pieces. Sectionals (in class time) and other activities. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Chamber-sized section rehearsals, independent practice, score study, recording studio procedures, live concerts, presentations. Creating a safe learning environment is our absolute top priority. Get your music ready and audition! Nothing to be afraid of here, and I always attempt to stay abreast of your OTHER CLASS LOAD and adjust accordingly for us. You will NOT be overloaded in these classes. STAY SMART and STAY SAFE!
| music_for_fall_21_jazz_auditions.pdf |