Music Auditions

FALL 2023

Concert Choir (voice placement) and Chamber Singers

Concert Choir Voice Placement will take place on:

  • August 23- 6:30-8:30pm
  • August 24- 12:00-4:00pm
  • August 25- 12:00- 3:45pm

Chamber Auditions will take place on:

  • August 26- 12:00-3:45pm
  • August 27- 1:00-5pm

Guild of Bands


GU Chamber Music Ensembles Program and GU Orchestra

GU Chamber Music Ensembles and GU Orchestra auditions will take place on Monday, August 28 from 5:00-7:30pm.

Preparation:

  • Two (2) contrasting pieces of your choice, showcasing your current playing abilities
  • Auditions will take place in Studio B (New North Building), across from the vending machines.
  • Please sign up for an audition timeslot here
  • If you have any questions, please contact Orchestra Director, Professor Angel Gil-Ordonez, at ag1392@georgetown.edu, or Chamber Music Director, Professor Benjamin Capps, at bc920@georgetown.edu.

GU Jazz Ensemble

GU Jazz Ensemble auditions will take place on:

  • August 24- 6:00- 8:00pm
  • August 29- 6:00- 8:00pm

Please sign up for an audition timeslot at the following link: Jazz Audition Sign up

Preparation

Alto Saxophone

  • Excerpt: “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”- Play measures 39–65.
  • Tune: “Tricotism”– Play the melody and improvise for 1-2 choruses
  • Here is the backing track for Tricotism.
  • IF YOU HAVE NEVER IMPROVISED BEFORE, JUST LEARN THE MELODY

Tenor Saxophone

  • Excerpt: “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”- Play measures 39–65.
  • Tune: “Tricotism”– Play the melody and improvise for 1-2 choruses
  • Here is the backing track for Tricotism.
  • IF YOU HAVE NEVER IMPROVISED BEFORE, JUST LEARN THE MELODY

Baritone Saxophone

  • Excerpt: “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”- Play measures 39–65.
  • Tune: “Tricotism” – Play the melody and improvise for 1-2 choruses
  • Here is the backing track for Tricotism.
  • IF YOU HAVE NEVER IMPROVISED BEFORE, JUST LEARN THE MELODY 

Trumpet

  • Excerpt: “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”- Play measures 39–65.
  • Tune: “Tricotism” – Play the melody and improvise for 1-2 choruses
  • Here is the backing track for Tricotism.
  • IF YOU HAVE NEVER IMPROVISED BEFORE, JUST LEARN THE MELODY 

Trombone

  • Excerpt: “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”- Play measures 39–65.
  • Tune: “Tricotism” – Play the melody and improvise for 1-2 choruses
  • Here is the backing track for Tricotism.
  • IF YOU HAVE NEVER IMPROVISED BEFORE, JUST LEARN THE MELODY  

Guitar

  • Excerpt: “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”- Play measures 39-65.
  • Tune: “Tricotism” – Play the melody and improvise for 1-2 choruses
  • Here is the backing track for Tricotism.
  • IF YOU HAVE NEVER IMPROVISED BEFORE, JUST LEARN THE MELODY

Piano

  • Excerpt: “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”- Play measures 39–65.
  • Tune: “Tricotism” – Play the melody and improvise for 1-2 choruses
  • Here is the backing track for Tricotism.
  • IF YOU HAVE NEVER IMPROVISED BEFORE, JUST LEARN THE MELODY

Bass

  • Excerpt: “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”- Play measures 39–65.
  • Tune: “Tricotism”: Play the melody and improvise for 1-2 choruses
  • Here is the backing track for Tricotism.
  • IF YOU HAVE NEVER IMPROVISED BEFORE, JUST LEARN THE MELODY

Drums/Percussion

  • Excerpt: “Evidence”- Play measures 145–230.
  • Tune: “Just Friends“ Play along with this track. Following the form below:
    • Head
    • Vibe Solo
    • Vibe Solo
    • Trade Fours
    • Trade Fours
    • Head Out
  • Percussionists should be prepared to play grooves in a variety of styles, including but not limited to funk, rock, samba, and bossa nova.