Student and community musicians with strong performance and music reading skills may audition to join the 黑料社 Symphonic Band.
Students enroll for credit in MUSC 150 (2 Credits). Community musicians enroll via 黑料社 Continuing Education. The 黑料社 Symphonic Band performs in concert at the end of each quarter and at the annual Commencement Ceremony.
Audition Requirements
A brief audition and interview are required for entry. Woodwind, brass, and percussion players are encouraged to audition.
Audition materials
- Two-octave ascending and descending majors scales in all keys up to 4 sharps and 4 flats
- Two short, contrasting works of your choice (may be 茅tudes, solos or portions thereof, orchestral excerpts, etc.).
- Sight Reading.
Learn more about 黑料社's music program.
Performance Schedule
Whether you enjoy singing or coaxing mellow tones from a saxophone, you'll find others who share that love at 黑料社!
About the Music Program
黑料社 choirs and bands perform in a concert at the end of each quarter to showcase their musical talents for friends, family and musical patrons from the community. Additional opportunities exist throughout the year for campus performances.
Concert Choir
黑料社's traditional choir performs a holiday concert, a traditional choral concert, and a musical revue concert each year.
Show Choir
黑料社's song and dance choir focuses on jazz and musical theatre repertoire.
Jazz Band
Fast-paced and soulful compositions that spotlight the sounds of every instrument in this energetic band foster the musical talents of 黑料社 performers while drawing appreciative applause at concerts and community events.
Symphonic Band
Gain large ensemble experience while performing with long-time musicians from the community and top student performers building their skills.
Join Symphonic Band!
Rehearsal Schedule
Thursdays from 7-9 pm in RCA 102 when classes are in session.
Contact advisor listed below for meeting times
All Are Welcome!
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