WIND SYMPHONY
Conducted by Anton Coleman, the Repertoire includes Symphonic Winds standards. Students and adults with six or more years' experience welcome to participate.
Quick Information
Rehearsals:
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Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:15 PM | October 3 - November 28, 2023
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Rehearsals for Fall 2023 will take place at Chief Sealth International High School
Concert:
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The Fall 2023 Concert will be on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Chief Sealth International High School
Placement Auditions for those new to the Symphony Orchestra:
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Musicians new to WSCO or new to the Wind Symphony 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 Fall 2023 session are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
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For placement in the Symphony Orchestra, please be prepared to play:
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2 Major scales of your choice (2 octaves)
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2 Minor scales of your choice (2 octaves)
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2 minutes of your choice of excerpts, or a piece you have prepared.
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Expect some sight-reading (which will be an excerpt of the current repertoire)
Cost:
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Students K-12: FREE!
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Adult fee: $90 for the Fall 2023 session
Conductor: Anton Coleman
Recordings:
O Magnum Mysterium - Lauridsen
"Galop" from Dance of the Hours
Flourish for Wind Band - Vaughan Williams
Symphony No. 5 "Finale" - Shostakovich
Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral - Wagner
