DEBUT
ORCHESTRA
Led by Rachel Nesvig, the Debut orchestra is a learning group of students and adults with one to three years experience. Repertoire includes music ranging from classical to contemporary. This is a full orchestra including strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.
Quick Information
Rehearsals:
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Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:45 PM | January 17 - May 22
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Rehearsals for Winter/Spring 2023 are scheduled to take place at Chief Sealth International High School
Concert:
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Live concerts Tuesday, March 21 and May 23, 2023 at Chief Sealth International High School
Placement Auditions for those new to the Debut Orchestra:
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Musicians new to WSCO or new to the Debut Orchestra are asked to play for 1-2 conductors or coaches at the start of the session.
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Auditions are informal and serve as an opportunity for us to meet you and help find the ensemble that will best fit your current playing ability. Musicians are only required to audition once but are always welcome to re-audition at the start of any session, should they wish to switch ensembles.
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You may request an audition at the time of registration. Auditions for the Winter/Spring 2023 session are scheduled to take place on January 10, 2023 at Chief Sealth International High School.
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To participate in the Debut Orchestra you should be able to:
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Play C, G, D, F, and B-flat major scales (one octave)
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Play a prepared short excerpt. The "excerpt" can be anything! About 20 measures: from a piece you are currently playing, from a book of etudes, from your friend's clarinet book... whatever you are comfortable performing.
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Read music for your instrument
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Read and play eighth-note rhythms
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Strings:
Violin and Viola - play in first position; play in third position recommended
Cello - play in first position; play in fourth position recommended
Bass - be comfortable with shifting
Cost:
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Students K-12: FREE!
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Adult fee: $180 for Winter/Spring 2023 session
Conductor: Rachel Nesvig
