NMU Orchestra Auditions - Aug. 30
The NMU orchestra is open to all NMU students, staff, high school students, and community members interested in performing in an orchestra setting. Sign up for an audition spot on the bulletin board across the hall rom Thomas Fine Arts room 102. Auditions take place 3:15-6:30pm at the Reynolds Recital Hall on August 30th. We are especially in need of violinists so pass the word!
· Prepare: 60-90 second solo or etude which displays your ability, and a 2 octave chromatic scale. There may also be sight-reading.
REGISTER: Everyone is asked to register for the course:
· MU116 for .5 credit
· MU116A for 0 credit (if you are at your credit limit) Please email Dr. Rhyneer
SCHEDULE: Rehearsals take place 4:00-5:50 Tuesdays and Thursdays during the NMU semester at the Reynolds Recital Hall. The first meeting (or rehearsal) will be Thursday, September 1 at 4:00.
CONCERTS:
· Sat., September 17th, 7:30; Perform w/Finnish folk group Kardenmimitt
· Sun., October 16th 3:00; NMU Choir and Orchestra perform “The Unarmed Child” by Michael Bussewitz-Quarm
· Wed. October 19th 7:00pm Strings Only; Big String Concert at Marquette Senior High School
· Wednesday, December 1st, 7:30pm, Final Festive Concert featuring student conductors
LOCKERS/PRACTICE ROOMS: TFA 1A
· Sign out a locker for your instrument at the Music Department Office TFA (Thomas Fine Arts) room 102 (during 1st week)
· First come, first serve practice rooms are available to non-music majors on floor 1A
