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
Regular Rehearsals:
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Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:45 PM
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Rehearsals and take place at Chief Sealth High School
Concert
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Concerts take place at Chief Sealth High School Auditorium
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Concert attire is all black
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 the conductor or one of the coaches at the start of the season.
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Auditions will take place prior to the beginning of each session at Chief Sealth High School
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Placement auditions by arrangement. To schedule an audition, contact info@wscorchestras.org
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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: $75 for Fall session, $150 for Winter/Spring session
Conductor: Rachel Nesvig