College Music Department

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Fall 2011 Auditions

- Audition information for College Music Department ensembles is posted on the large bulletin board in the second floor stairwell of Todd Union. See below for audition times. For more information, call 273-5157 or e-mail Josef Hanson at josef.hanson@ rochester.edu.

- Note on private lessons Private instruction is available for credit through the Eastman School to any River Campus student who can demonstrate an intermediate level of accomplishment on an instrument or voice.  These lessons are not for beginners. Auditions for the lessons will take place during the first week of classes.  If you have not done so, please contact Josef Hanson for more information.

Ensemble Audition Times for Fall 2011:

Sunday, August 28th
Chamber Singers auditions: 1-5pm, Todd Union room 202F
Gospel Choir voicings: 1-4pm, Todd Union room 108
Women’s Chorus voicings: 6-8pm, Todd Union room 108

Tuesday, August 30th
Orchestra auditions: throughout the day in Strong Auditorium
Women’s Chorus voicings: 4-6pm, Todd Union room 108
Wind Symphony auditions: 1-4pm, Strong Auditorium

Wednesday, August 31st
CLASSES BEGIN
Orchestra auditions: throughout the day in Strong Auditorium

Thursday, September 1st
Wind Symphony auditions: 1-4pm, Strong Auditorium

Saturday, September 3rd
Jazz Ensemble auditions: 1-3pm, Todd Union room 108

Tuesday, September 6th
Jazz Ensemble auditions: 4:50-6pm, May Room in Wilson Commons

- Auditions for Brass Choir can be arranged by making an individual appointment with director Josef Hanson. Call 273-5157 or send an e-mail to josef.hanson@ rochester.edu.

- Percussion Ensemble and Rock Repertory Ensemble audition times are TBA; please check the bulletin board in Todd Union during Orientation Week.

- If you are interested in joining the Men’s Glee Club, simply show up at the first rehearsal in Lander Auditorium (Hutchison Hall) on Monday Sept. 12 at 6:00pm.

- Chamber Ensembles informational meeting: Wednesday, September 7th at 2pm in Strong Auditorium

Accompanists Needed! If you're a skilled pianist interested in accompanying gigs, please contact the Concert Office (send e-mail to Josef Hanson, josef.hanson@rochester.edu, or call x35157). Several students have inquired recently, asking for names of accompanists. Please send your e-mail address and phone, and any interested students will contact you directly.