I. <strong>2008</strong>-<strong>09</strong> Major Ensemble Audition ScheduleSymphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphony Band,Concert Band, Campus Band, Jazz Bands, <strong>University</strong> Chorale, <strong>State</strong> Singers,Women’s Chamber Ensemble; these auditions are for acceptance and placement.Your audition is taken very seriously and is not considered just a formality. It isyour opportunity to demonstrate your technical capabilities, musicianship andpreparedness. Ensemble assignments, part assignments, seating, and placementin the sections are based on your audition performance.CHORAL AUDITIONSRoom 211 <strong>Music</strong> Practice Bldg. Auditions for Chorale, <strong>State</strong> Singers and Women’sChamber Ensemble will be held August 21–25. If you are auditioning for Chorale(<strong>Music</strong> Majors only), stop by Room 211MPB any time after August 15 and pick up anaudition excerpt from a choral piece. We ask that you learn the excerpt to the best<strong>of</strong> your abilities and be prepared to sing it at your audition, with and without piano.A sign up sheet will be posted on August 15. If you are interested in auditioning for<strong>State</strong> Singers or Women’s Chamber Ensemble, a sign up sheet and auditioninstructions will also be posted on August 15 outside <strong>of</strong> Room 211MPB. If you areinterested in singing in Men’s or Women’s Glee Club, Collegiate Choir or ChoralUnion, please attend the first rehearsal. For further information, check the auditionfact sheet outside Room 211 MPB or on line @www.music.msu.edu.SPARTAN MARCHING BAND AUDITIONSVisit our website: www.SpartanBand.net. You must be accepted to <strong>Michigan</strong> <strong>State</strong><strong>University</strong> in order to audition. Please confirm your audition day with the <strong>MSU</strong>Band <strong>of</strong>fice 517-355-7654.WIND SYMPHONY, SYMPHONY BAND,CONCERT BAND, CAMPUS BANDRoom 116 <strong>Music</strong> Building; auditions are held August 20-25, all concert bands;phone: (517) 355-7654In order to be considered for the Wind Symphony or Symphony Band, youmust prepare selected excerpts, which are available from the band <strong>of</strong>fice eachsummer.Monday, August 18(for members <strong>of</strong> the Spartan Marching Bandand others by permission only)9:00 – 11:00am - trumpet1:00 – 3:00pm - trombone3:00 – 4:30pm - hornTuesday, August 19(for members <strong>of</strong> the Spartan Marching Bandand others by permission only-plus all oboes)9:00 – 10:00am - euphonium10:30am – 11:30am - tuba1:00 – 3:30pm - ALL SMB woodwinds3:30 – 5:30pm - oboe (ALL)5
Wednesday, August 2<strong>09</strong>:00 – 11:30am - saxophone1:00 – 5:00pm - fluteThursday, August 219:00 – 11:30am - trumpet4:30 – 6:30pm - horn6:45 – 8:45pm - bassoonFriday, August 228:00am – 12:30pm - clarinet1:30 – 2:30pm - euphonium3:00 – 4:30pm - tubaSaturday, August 239:00am – 12:30pm - percussion1:30 – 4:00pm - tromboneSee website www.music.msu.edu for changes.SYMPHONY, CHAMBER, AND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRARm. 233 <strong>Music</strong> Building (unless otherwise indicated)Thursday, August 219:00 – 11:36am- flute11:36am – 12:00pm- piccolo12:00 – 3:00pm - oboe4:48 – 5:12pm - English horn6:00 – 9:00pm - clarinet9:00 – 9:24pm - bass clarinet9:24 – 9:48pm - Eb clarinetFriday, August 229:00 – 11:36am - bassoon11:36 – 11:54am - contrabassoon1:24 – 3:48pm - horn3:48 – 6:12pm - trumpetSaturday, August 239:24 – 11:00am - tenor trombone11:00 – 11:48a - bass trombone1:00 – 2:12pm - tuba2:24 –2:48pm - harp2:48 – 3:12pm - keyboard3:30 – 4:30pm - timpani (Percussion studio)4:30 – 7:00pm - percussion (Percussion studio)Sunday, August 2410:00am – 7:00pm- violin6