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
- Concert Choir voice placement sign up link
- Please sign up for a voice placement timeslot at the link above.
- You do not need to prepare any literature for the voice placement.
- Questions? – fab7@georgetown.edu
Chamber Auditions will take place on:
- August 26- 12:00-3:45pm
- August 27- 1:00-5pm
- Chamber Audition link:
- Prerequisite for audition: You must complete an initial Voice Placement with Professor Binkholder to sign up for a Chamber Singers audition.
- 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 August 28-31. Please email Professor David Murray at 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 at dm1469@georgetown.edu (new window)
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.