Department of Performing Arts

Music Auditions for the 2009-2010 Academic Year

Guild of Bands
Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Studio D

For First Time Auditionees:
Be prepared with 2-3 songs. You may use the equipment in Studio D for your audition. These auditions are for complete bands. If you wish to get on a wait list, please contact Professor McCarthy.

For Returning Group Members:
Be prepared with two tunes to show progress from last semester.

Please contact Professor Joe McCarthy with questions at jfm43@georgetown.edu or (410) 279-1831.

Vocal Ensembles

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The Georgetown University Phantoms
A Cappella

McNeir Auditiorium
September 6, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
September 7, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Callbacks: September 11, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Please prepare a verse and chorus of a pop or well-known song. We will ask you to do several sing-backs; a series of three notes will be played on the piano and you must repeat them on your own. You will also be asked to sing a round with two group members which will be taught to you beforehand Finally, we will ask you for your recognizable pop song.

Please contact Sarah McMahon, Public Relations with questions at (310) 490-7320 or at phantoms@georgetown.edu

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GU Harmony
A Cappella

Reynolds 141, Southwest Quadrangle
September 7, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
September 8, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Callbacks: September 10, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Please prepare one song, at least one verse and chorus, of any kind except opera. It need not be international.

Please contact Elena Lien with questions at (503) 528-6011 or at eel26@georgetown.edu

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The Georgetown GraceNotes
A Cappella

Reynolds 132, Southwest Quadrangle
September 3, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
September 6, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Callbacks: September 7, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Prepare a song that showcases your voice, range, and style—no showtunes please! The audition will also include basic scales and learning. See our website (www.georgetowngracenotes.com) to get a sense of the type of songs we sing.  You need only attend one of the first two sessions. Please arrive at the start time. We will warm up together and then you will sign up for a time slot to return and audition individually. 

Please contact either Laura Umbrecht at (610) 357-9150 and laura.umbrecht@gmail.com or Diana Kolar at (914) 424-9245 and dkolar523@gmail.com with questions.

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The Georgetown Saxatones
A Cappella

Reynolds 141, Southwest Quadrangle
September 4, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
September 7, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Callbacks: September 9, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Please come to auditions at the specified start time.  We will go over the audition process at this time and then auditioners will sign up for a time slot and return for an individual audition.  Please prepare one song, a verse and chorus is fine, to be sung a cappella to showcase your voice.

Please contact saxatones@gmail.com with questions.

Georgetown Superfood
A Cappella

September 9 and 10, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
LXR Multipurpose Room
Callbacks:
September 11, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
LXR Multipurpose Room

Superfood is excited to see and hear you during our auditions! Be sure to prepare a solo (verse and chorus) of any pop, rock, or R&B song that best fits your voice. We’ll warm up with you and then have you sign up for a later solo audition time. For more detailed audition information, check us out: www.gtownsuperfood.com.

For more information, please contact Skyler and Will at auditions@gtownsuperfood.com.

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New Student Orientation Convocation Choir
Choral Group

New North Lower Level, Office of Prof. C. Paul Heins
August 27, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Singers do not have to prepare anything although they must arrive with singing voices warmed up and ten minutes early to fill out an information sheet. New NSO Convocation Choir participants are required to audition for the first day of NSO Convocation Choir Rehearsals which this year are on Thursday, August 27th. Upon arrival on campus, new singers should locate the audition sign-up form which will be posted near the FedEx box on the ground floor of New North. Auditions are 10 minutes each and consist of vocalizing and sight-reading. Students who sang in the previous year's NSO Convocation Choir (2008) or who sang in Concert Choir the previous academic year (2008-2009) do not need to re-audition unless they wish to be considered for a different voice part. All other singers must re-audition.

Please contact Professor C. Paul Heins with questions at cph9@georgetown.edu or (202) 687-3178. E-mail is best.

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The Georgetown University Concert Choir
Choral Group

New North Lower Level, Office of Prof. C. Paul Heins
September 2, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
September 3, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Singers do not have to prepare anything although they must arrive with singing voices warmed up and ten minutes early to fill out an information sheet. Upon arrival on campus, new singers should locate the audition sign-up form which will be posted near the FedEx box on the ground floor of New North. Auditions are 10 minutes each and consist of vocalizing and sight-reading. Students who sang in the  NSO Convocation Choir (2009) or who sang in Concert Choir the previous academic year (2008-2009) do not need to re-audition unless they wish to be considered for a different voice part. All other singers must re-audition.


Please contact Professor C. Paul Heins with questions at cph9@georgetown.edu or (202) 687-3178. E-mail is best.

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The Georgetown University Chapel Choir
Choral Group

Dahlgren Chapel
August 29, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
August 31, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
September 2, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
September 3, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Please be prepared to sing a hymn of your choice. For returning group members, please be prepared to sing a hymn of your choice and to sing a portion of new music at sight.

Please contact Russell Weismann, Director of Liturgy and Music, with questions at (202) 687-0078 or at rjw48@georgetown.edu.

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The Georgetown University Chamber Singers
Choral Group

McNeir Auditorium
August 31, 2009 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
September 2, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Callbacks: September 4, 2009 from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

No preparation of a song is necessary, but sight-reading will be part of the audition.

Please contact Frederick Binkholder, Instructor, with questions at fab7@georgetown.edu.

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Instrumental Ensembles

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The Georgetown University Orchestra
Instrumental Ensemble

Studio A
September 2, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to  8:00 p.m.
September 4, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
September 5, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Studio C
September 3, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Please prepare two short musical excerpts of your choosing that will demonstrate your lyrical and technical abilities. Scales and sight-reading are also expected to be a part of the audition process. The same requirements are expected of returning group members.

Please contact Professor Rufus Jones with questions at (202) 687-3711 or at rj43@georgetown.edu.

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Chamber Music Ensembles
Instrumental Ensemble

Studio B
September 2, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(please note that this date has been changed from the previously scheduled September 9 audition)

The audition is open to pianists, string and wind players, who have studied the instrument previously.

The audition requirements are:

   1. Scale in minimum three octaves OR a study ( for string players: the study must demonstrate ability to play in at least four positions);
   2. One piece (could be a movement of a sonata, or concerto, or solo work);
   3. Auditionees will be asked to sightread (play at sight on their instrument) an example of intermediate level of difficulty.

Audition sign-up sheet will be posted by the door of Studio B New North starting on August 25th until the day of the audition. It will also be posted at the DPA Open House on September 1st. The Chamber Music Ensemble Program offers an intensive combination of coachings, rehearsals and classes during ten weeks of the semester, which culminates with a final public concert. Participation in the program requires regular attendance and high level of commitment. *All returning group members must audition for the Fall 2009 semester. The audition requirements listed above will apply for all returning group members.
 
Please contact Dr. Ralitza Patcheva, faculty director, with questions at rvp6@georgetown.edu. 

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Georgetown University Winds and Jazz Ensembles
Instrumental Ensemble

Studio A
September 3, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
September 4, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
September 8, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Callbacks: (for jazz band percussion only) September 10, 2009 from 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

If you would like to audition for Jazz Band, Jazz Combos, and Wind Ensemble you only need to audition one time for placement into all groups. To sign up for an audition time please write to Professor Aaron Broadus for available times or you may go to the Department of Performing Arts (DPA) rehearsal space located in New North Building between Dahlgren Chapel and the Davis Performing Arts Center when you arrive on campus. The sign up sheet will be posted outside rehearsal hall Studio A. You may also sign up at the DPA Open House on September 1, 2009 in the Davis Center. No previous jazz experience is necessary. 

Preparations are as follows:






















Please contact Professor Aaron Broadus, Faculty Director, with questions at atb9@georgetown.edu.