Week 4 (10/14)
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at retreat this weekend! Retreat is a fantastic opportunity for our students to experience a longer, comprehensive rehearsal. We also host team building activities.
Next Monday (Week 5, 10/21), we will hold seating auditions during rehearsals. Students who choose to audition will play 1:1 for their coach, who will be assessing their ability to play accurate notes and rhythms, perform correct dynamics and articulations, as well as share any expressive techniques (vibrato, etc.). Below are the seating audition excerpts:
* Violin 1: Dunloe, m.3 – d.b. 18; Storm, m.25 – d.b.59
* Violin 2: Dunloe, m.19 – d.b.38; Storm, m.25 – d.b.59
* Viola: Dunloe, m.19 – d.b.38; Storm, m.25 – d.b.59
* Cello: Dunloe, m.19 – d.b.38; Storm, m.63 – m.79
Dunloe, q = 112
Storm, q = 170
Seating Auditions:
- auditions are optional
- in-person only during rehearsal on Monday, 10/23
- Seating auditions are intended to select Principal and Assistant Principal players. These musicians are the leaders in our orchestra and must demonstrate the highest level of individual musical skill, ensemble playing, and model excellent behavior during rehearsals and performances.
- Seat assignments following seating auditions is not a ranking! Auditions are also used to carefully determine the best proximity for each individual (i.e. if a student demonstrates strong ensemble skills, they may be particularly helpful when placed towards the last row in order to “reinforce” the section).
Link to Cadet Orchestra Handbook
