RMSO
Randolph-Macon Symphony Orchestra
MUSC 315
M/W 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Spring Concert Repertoire
Repertoire is linked below.
Please use your folder from the fall, if possible.
You are responsible for replacing lost parts by printing them yourself.
Syllabus
Exercises, Warm-Ups, RMC Traditional Music
Warm-Ups, etc.
Pauline Oliveros, Sonic Meditations (you don't need to print this)
RMC Traditional & Spirit Music
Concert Cycle 1: In The Lights - RMWE & RMSO, March 22
Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Ouverture à Cépahle et Procris
Recording
Program Notes
Joseph Bolougne, Chevalier de Saint Georges, Simphonie XI No. 2
Recording
Program Notes
Brian Balmages, Blue Ridge Reel
Recording
Program Note
(Robert Langenfeld, Celestial Body - Harmonia - combined w/RMWE)
Alex Shapiro, Lights Out - combined w/RMWE
Parts
Cécile Chaminade, Flute Concertino in D major, Op. 107 - combined w/RMWE
Concert Cycle 2: ...and now for something completely different! – RMWE & RMSO, May 3
Johann Sebastian Bach, Chorale
Recording
Program Note
Yokiko Nishimura, Raindrops
Daniel Bernard Roumain (D.B.R.), Hip-Hop Etudes
Recording
Program Notes
Handel, Sarabande
Anderssen, Allegro
Maurice Ravel, Bolero
Parts
Program Note
Commencement: May 26
2025 Course Registration
Fall 2024
Sign up for ensembles now, don't wait!
MUSC 314 (RMWE): M/W, 1:10 pm – 2:40 pm, Winds & Percussion
MUSC 315 (RMSO): M/W, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, Strings + Interested Winds/Percussion
MUSC 316 (Jazz Lab): TBA(T/R, 1:20 pm – 2:50 pm), w/Prof. Wakefield
Lessons? Email Dr. Coffill for authorization
January 2025 Travel Courses - New Orleans, Louisiana
All musicians welcome in both courses (one fee covers both)
MUSC 246: Instrumental Music On Location (Jacketeers New Orleans Brass Band), w/Dr. Coffill - ensemble performance, arts credit, all musicians welcome
MUSC 247: Music of New Orleans, w/Dr. Hunt - academic course, arts credit, open to entire campus
January 2025 On-Campus Chamber Ensembles - all TBA, based on student schedules
MUSC 281-01: Chamber Winds, w/Prof. Jeremy McEntire
MUSC 281-02: Chamber Strings, w/Prof. Matt Richardson
MUSC 281-03: Chamber Percussion, w/Prof. Cliff Hardison
MUSC 281-04: Jazz Combo, w/Prof. Thomas Wakefield
Request Fall 2024
Applied Lessons:
Sign Up For Spring 2024
Music Forums:
Monday, May 24
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Larry S. Haun Rehearsal Hall
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
RSO Tickets - FREE!
Request Fall 2024 Applied Lessons (QR & link, above)
ENDANGERED INSTRUMENTS: Learn Viola w/Annie?
Instrumental Council (below)
J-Term New Orleans - MMW
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
Thursday, 5/9: Music Forum (11:30 am – 1:00 pm)
Friday, 5/10: Wind/String/Percussion Studio Recital - 1:00 pm
Sunday, 5/19: Richmond Symphony, 3:00 pm
Commencement:
Rehearsals:
Reading Day, May 17, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 25, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Commencement: Sunday, May 26, ~ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Instrumental Council Roles:
President:
Runs Council meetings, makes sure things get done, keeps people in line
Vice President (1 per ensemble)
Serve as Ensemble Representative for RMWE, RMSO, Jazz Lab
Responsible for Council communications w/RMWE, RMSO, Jazz Lab
Recruits for their section & communicates with potential musicians/incoming freshmen
Fundraising/Treasurer
Handles Music Council dues/accounts
Raises money for social functions & to support RMC Music Program
Social Chair
Musicians pay $5 per semester to cover events
Organizes social events (dinners, movie nights, etc.)
Organize some sort of social event prior to Commencement (dinner, movie night, etc.)
Publicity/Social Media Chair/Historian
Post 1-2x per week to @musicmacon social accounts
Create promotional artwork for campus, local community, social media
Takes & collects photos from Music & Council events
Creates spirit wear, etc.
Schedule/Repertoire:
3:30 pm – Post-Concert Reflection/Thoughts On Next Year
3:40 pm – Goto, A Little Festive Music
4:00 pm – Snyder, Festive Processional
4:10 pm – Ives, March Intercollegiate; Seniors dismissed
4:30 pm – Thompson, Randolph-Macon Alma Mater
4:35 pm – Elgar, Land of Hope & Glory/Pomp & Circumstance
WEDNESDAY:
3:35 pm – Goto, A Little Festive Music
3:50 pm – Balmages, Blue Ridge Reel*
4:00 pm – Bologne, Symphonie No. 2
4:15 pm – Lutkin, The Lord Bless You & Keep You
4:25 pm – Ives, March Intercollegiate; Seniors dismissed
4:45 pm – Smith, Star-Spangled Banner
4:50 pm – Elgar, Land of Hope & Glory/Pomp & Circumstance