Music Auditions

FALL 2022
Concert Choir (voice placement) and Chamber Singers
- Concert Choir (voice placement): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040444A5A92CA13-2019 (new window)
- Please sign up for a voice placement timeslot at the link above.
- You do not need to prepare any literature for the voice placement, but a mask is required.
- Questions? – fab7@georgetown.edu
- Chamber Audition: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040444A5A92CA13-chamber1 (new window)
- Prerequisite for audition: You must complete an initial Voice Placement with Professor Binkholder to sign up for a Chamber Singers audition. Initial Voice Placement Signup can be found at: (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040444A5A92CA13-2019)
- The Chamber Audition will consist of warm-ups, sight-reading and performance of prepared audition material If Ye Love Me by Thomas Tallis: https://cpdl.org/wiki/images/9/9a/Ws-tal-ify1.pdf
- Questions? fab7@georgetown.edu
Guild of Bands
Guild of Bands auditions are by appointment only, and will take place in the evenings between AUG 24 – SEP 1, 2022. Please email Professor David Murray, dm1469@georgetown.edu (new window) to schedule a time to audition.
Auditionees should prepare at least two songs to perform that demonstrate their musical abilities. At least one of the songs should be an original composition.
Auditions will take place in Studio D, located in the basement of New North. Drums, keyboard, guitar amps, and a small PA are provided; auditionees need to bring any other instruments necessary for their performance. If you have any questions, please email Professor Murray, dm1469@georgetown.edu (new window)
GU Chamber Music Ensembles Program and
GU Orchestra
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 at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0449aaae2aa3fe3-guorchestra1
If you have any questions, please contact Orchestra Director, Professor Angel Gil-Ordoñez at ag1392@georgetown.edu, or Chamber Music Director, Professor Netanel Draiblate at nd411@georgetown.edu.
GU Jazz Ensemble
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
Percussionist should be prepared to play grooves in a variety of styles including but not limited to, funk, rock, samba, and bossa nova.