A large performing ensemble of woodwind, brass and
percussion instrumentalists, the USA Symphony Band emphasizes wind
band literature and live performance. The ensemble is open to music
majors and non-music majors with prior instrumental
performance experience in high school or junior college. The USA Symphony Band is conducted by Mr. Ward Miller, Associate Director of Bands. All students who wish to participate in the Symphony Band must be heard by the Associate Director of Bands. Spring 2010 Concert Ensembles Audition Materials Now Online
Audition
etudes for the Spring Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band are now
available. Students who intend to audition for these ensembles must
register for both Wind Ensemble (MUO 127/427) and Symphony Band (MUO
117/417) in advance. The ensemble for which you are selected will
remain on your schedule, while the other will be dropped. The
auditions are open to all full-time USA students, and will take place
at the beginning of Spring Semester 2010. A sign-up sheet for audition
times will be available in the Music Office (1072 Laidlaw Performing
Arts Center), or you may call 460-6136. Audition times, once selected,
are permanent and may not be changed. Click on your instrument for a printable PDF of the audition materials.
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