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Ensemble Auditions
Enrollment
Auditionees must enroll in their desired ensemble(s) before auditions are held to guarantee availability and placement. Visit Admissions & Records to complete enrollment in ensembles.
Auditioned ensemble class codes and meeting times for Fall 2023:
- MUS 15 - Jazz Ensemble
- Mon - 6:00-8:50pm
- MUS 16/41 - Orchestra & Instrumental Chamber Ensemble
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Wed - 6:00-8:50pm
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- MUS 17A/11 - Jazz Combos
- Tues/Thurs - 2:30-3:45pm
- MUS 45 - Chamber Choir
- Tues/Thur - 4:00-6:05pm
- Fri - Sectionals TBD
- MUS 46 - Vocal East Jazz Ensemble
- Mon/Wed - 4:00-6:05pm
- Fri - Sectionals TBD
Jazz Combos Audition Requirements
- Dan Marschak, Director
- dmarschak@laspositascollege.edu
- Audition process:
Students must record a video of themselves performing the requirements listed below along with a backing track or other players, and email to the instructor after the first class meeting of the semester August 17 by 5pm.
- Horns: Play the head (melody) of a tune of your choice, then improvise for at least a chorus.
- Drums: Demonstrate 3 styles: Swing, Bossa, Funk (each style can be approx 30 seconds). Please also play with either a backing a track or a friend over a tune of your choice and trade 4s for at least one chorus.
- Piano and Guitar: Choose a standard and demonstrate playing chord changes ("comping") for at least one chorus and improvise for at least chorus.
- Bass: Demonstrate basslines in 3 styles: Swing, Bossa, Funk (each style can be approx 30 seconds). Please also play with either a backing a track or a friend over a tune of your choice and improvise for at least one chorus.
- Vocals: Sing a tune of your choice over a backing track or with an accompanist. Scatting over the changes is ideal, but not required.
Jazz Ensemble Audition Requirements
- Mario Silva, Director
- msilva@laspositascollege.edu
- Auditions for MUS 15 are held on the first day of class 6pm-8:50pm or students can record a video and email it to the instructor by 8:50pm
- Horns: Please have prepared 2 major scales in 2 octaves. Also, please perform the head for a jazz standard of your choice.
- Drummers/Percussionists: Please demonstrate 3 styles: Swing, Bossa, Funk
- Rhythm Section (piano, guitar, bass): Please choose a standard and demonstrate playing chord changes.
Vocal Audition Requirements
MUS 45 and 46 - Chamber Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Chamber Choir - MUS 45
Audition Dates: Thursday, Aug 17 and Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Location: L4000, 4130
Please note that this is a two-part audition that takes place over two different days.
Day 1, Thursday, Aug 17:
The audition will begin with a vocal warm-up, range check and part placement activities. Afterward, you will learn a short selection of music in 4-part harmony which you must practice and memorize over the weekend.
Day 2, Tuesday, Aug 22:
You will perform the previously learned selection memorized and in quartets.
The audition concludes with a sharing of songs. Please prepare to perform a song for the class. The music should showcase your skills, musicality and personal strengths. Bring sheet music, a collaborative pianist will be available to accompany you. A cappella performances are welcome.
For further questions, you can contact me at apreponis.lpc@gmail.com
Vocal Jazz Ensemble - MUS 46
Audition Date: Wednesday, Aug 16 and Monday Aug 21, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Location: L4000, 4130
Please note that this is a two-part audition that takes place over two different days.
Day 1, Wednesday, Aug 16:
The audition will begin with a vocal warm-up, range check and part placement activities. Afterward, you will learn a short selection of music in 4-part harmony which you must practice and memorize over the weekend.
Day 2, Monday, Aug 21:
You will perform the previously learned selection memorized and in quartets.
The audition concludes with a sharing of songs. Please prepare to perform a jazz tune
for the class. The music should showcase your skills, musicality and your personal
strengths. If you are not familiar with jazz songs, choose something you think is
close to the style. Bring lead sheets or sheet music, a collaborative pianist will
be available to accompany you. A cappella performances are welcome.
For further questions, you can contact me at apreponis.lpc@gmail.com
Instrumental Chamber and Orchestra Audition Requirements
MUS 41 and 16 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble and Orchestra
Audition Date: Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Location: L4000, 4138
Requirements: Please prepare to perform a short selection of solo music for the class (1-3 min). The music should showcase your skill level and musicality. The placement activities will include sight reading, scales and arpeggios, as well as guided improvisation.
Non-Auditioned Ensembles
We offer two non-auditioned ensembles, where anyone regardless of ability, can enroll and participate: MUS 48 Improvisation Lab and MUS 44 Concert Choir. Due to resource limitations we have to rotate them from semester to semester.
This Fall 2023, the non-auditioned ensemble will be:
- MUS 48 Improvisation Lab (Thursdays 6pm-8:50pm)
- Julie Homi, Director
- Email: JHomi@laspositascollege.edu
Covid Safety
Our top priority as a department is student and instructor safety, while also finding innovative and creative solutions to the central problem: Making music together without spread of Covid 19.
Ensembles are currently being taught face-to-face pending state and county guidelines. Appropriate measures are in place to ensure safe rehearsal and performance. This space will be updated accordingly with new information as necessary.
Questions?
After reading all available information thoroughly, any remaining questions may be directed to department coordinator Dan Marschak (dmarschak@laspositascollege.edu)
For more information please contact:
Daniel Marschak
Music Department Coordinator
Office 4227
(925) 424-1116
dmarschak@laspositascollege.edu
Cindy Browne Rosefield
Director of Instrumental Music
Office 4229
(925) 424-1119
crosefield@laspositascollege.edu
Andreas Preponis
Director of Choral & Vocal Studies
Office 4236
(925) 424-1118
apreponis@laspositascollege.edu
Mertes Center for the Arts (Bldg 4000)
Las Positas College
3000 Campus Hills Drive
Livermore, CA 94551