JUNIOR LEVEL INFORMATION 2008-09
AUDITIONS and FESTIVALS
JUNIOR BAND: Courtney Leach LEACHC@u40gw.effingham.k12.il.us and Liz Warren ewarren@d112.wayne.k12.il.us
Conductor: Dr. Milt Allen, Eastern Illinois University
Repertoire:
Dr. Allen has chosen to go with a “concept concert” complete with a bit of narration and projected images, based on prehistoric periods: Dinosaurs and Cavemen!
“Into The Clouds” – Richard Saucedo
“Dinosaurs” – Daniel Bukvich
“Ancient Voices” – Michael Sweeney
“Themes From Jurassic Park” – Michael Sweeney
Winds: Audition on entire scale sheet (3-minute time limit), and Etude Set 2008
Percussion: Auditions to include snare, mallets and timpani – “Audition Etudes” – Garwood Whaley
Students will sign up for an audition time when they arrive for auditions. There will be one auditioner in each room. Audition materials may be marked for students.
*** Student use of electronic/mechanical devices is strictly prohibited in any IMEA audition room ***
Instrument |
Text |
|
2009 |
Flute |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Flute |
# 27 (Page 24)
"B" to Fine |
# 29 (Page 26)
"A" to "C" |
Oboe |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Saxophone |
# 93 (Page 24) |
# 90 (Page 23) |
Bassoon |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Bassoon |
# 53 (Page 3) |
# 70 (Page 11) |
Clarinet |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Clarinet |
# 82 (Page 44) |
# 62 (Page 34) |
Bass Clarinet |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Tuba |
# 78 (Page 8)
Measures 17-24 |
# 78 (Page 8)
Measures 1-16 |
Saxophones |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Saxophone |
# 91 (Page 23)
Lines 1-5 |
# 96 (Page 26) |
Trumpet |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Trumpet |
# 76 (Page 38) |
# 70 (Page 36) |
French Horn |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Horn |
# 75 (Page 5) |
# 81 (Page 9) |
Trombone |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Trombone |
# 76 (Page 12)
Measures 1-24 |
# 72 (Page 9)
Last 3 Lines |
Euphonium |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Trombone |
# 76 (Page 12)
Measures 1-24 |
# 72 (Page 9)
Last 3 Lines |
Tuba |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Tuba |
# 109 (Page 26)
Measures 17-32 |
|
Snare Drum |
Audition Etudes (Garwood Whaley) |
# 3 (Snare Etude) |
# 4 (Snare Etude) |
Mallet Percussion |
Second Book of Practical Studies for Trumpet |
# 67 (Page 35) |
# 69 (Page 36) |
Timpani |
Audition Etudes (Garwood Whaley) |
# 2 (Timpani Etude) |
# 3 (Timpani Etude) |
JUNIOR CHORUS: Rachelle Cekander, Dieterich Unit 30, arugala76@dieterich.k12.il.us, 217-925-5247
Vocalists may audition as soprano, alto, cambiata baritone (tenor) or adult baritone (bass). Males may audition on any part. Females may only audition as sopranos or altos. Cambiata baritones are male vocalists who sing the baritone part with an unchanged alto register/voice. Adult baritones are male vocalists who sing the baritone part with a changed adult male register/voice.
All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students are eligible. Students will be required to perform the following skills during auditions:
2 Prepared Festival Selections: “Deo Dicamus Gratias” and “Sleigh Bells”. Both selections will be sung with a recorded track containing vocal support and the initial beat at the beginning of the track. The recordings will be e-mailed one week before the auditions and replicate the accompaniment designated in the scores.
An A cappella Major Scale: Student may use a prompt sheet. Initial pitch and tonic chord will be given. Recommended scales include Bb, D or F Major; however, a student may request another scale. No humming will be allowed. Singers may use any other method to sing the major scale.
An A cappella Major and Minor Triad (One of Each): Student may use a prompt sheet. Initial pitch will be given. No humming will be allowed. Singers may use any other method to sing each triad.
Rhythmic Sight Reading: 2 measures in common time containing only whole, half, quarter and eighth note rhythmic values, only quarter rests and no syncopation or ties. The singer will be asked to sight read one of four samples. Singers may use any method to interpret the rhythm, except humming.
*** NO electronic/mechanical devices may be used in audition room ***
*** Prompt sheets and scores will be available in each audition room ***
Conductor: Emily Ellsworth, Young Singers of Greater Chicago
Accompanist: Ernie Thomack
Repertoire:
Please note that “Sesere eeye” will not be available for purchase. Ms. Ellsworth with teach all vocal and instrumental parts on Festival Day.
“Deo Dicamus Gratias” - Johnson (SAB) 15/1782H - $1.85 * Audition Solo
“Sleigh Bells” - Rentz (SAB) SVM0001 - $1.95
“To The Ploughboy” - Vaughn Williams (2 Part) University Press 9780193857944 - $1.70
*Audition Solo
Altos, cambiata baritones and adult baritones please learn the main melody throughout the piece. Soprano 1 and Soprano 2 please learn the descant material, “Sing, sing and be merry . . ."
“We're Goin' Around” - Joplin/Page (SSAB) Boosey & Hawkes 48019422 - $1.80
Solo will be taken by either an individual or a small group of singers. Interested vocalists should prepare ahead of time for audition/selection on festival day.
“Sesere Eeye” - (Will be taught at the festival.) Traditional Torres Strait Islands (North of Australia) Arr. Matthew Doyle (3 Part)
Young Voices of Melbourne Choral series - Mark O’Leary Publishing
JUNIOR ORCHESTRA: Jason Zimmerman, zim929@comcast.net
Junior Orchestra Director: Diane Turek
Repertoire:
Processional March: Vernon Leidig - Pepper # 2282200 - Lucks # 33104
Jupiter (from The Planets): Holst/Monday - Pepper # 10012478 - Lucks # 38813
Dance of the Tumblers: Rimsky-Korsakov/Dackow - Pepper # 2252443 - Lucks # 40086
Russian Chorale and Overture: Tchaikovsky/Isaac - Pepper # 4994463
All strings will audition for District Festival. Balanced ensemble, size and musical proficiency will determine how many students are selected. The Junior Level string audition will be over excerpts from the music.
*** NO electronic/mechanical devices may be used in audition room ***
JUNIOR JAZZ BAND: Steve Schepper, sschepper@sbcglobal.net
Audition: Festival music excerpts from the first three Festival selections below. All rhythm instruments will audition separately and not as part of a small combo of rhythm instruments. Drum set players will be asked to play a variety of styles at varying tempi (i.e. swing, latin, rock, ballad).
*** NO electronic/mechanical devices may be used in audition room ***
Director: Paul Germano, Kankakee
Repertoire:
"Easy Money" - arr. Michael Sweeney (Hal Leonard)
“Chili Pepper 101” – Doug Beach/George Shutack (Kendor)
“Let It Groove” – Jim Cifelli (Kjos)
“Easy Greazy” – Mike Steinel (Doug Beach)
