join our family of ensembles - 2010-2011 audition package
Want to have a thrilling musical experience that combines high calibre music-making with loads of fun?
Our fall auditions will take place on Sunday, September 19, 2010. All auditions will take place at St. Michael's College School in Toronto (Bathurst & St. Clair West). Auditions are no longer than five minutes long, and we go out of our way to help make the experience as positive and stress-free as possible. We even serve juice and cookies!
Can’t make the auditions but still want to join?
We do hold informal auditions as well as open rehearsals throughout the season to fill any vacant positions, so if you still want to check us out, call 416-321-TYWO or e-mail our General Manager at auditions@tywo.ca for more information. We'd love to hear from you.
Placement priority in the Wind Orchestra is reserved for those who audition on Sept. 19th.
For more information on how to join one of our award-winning ensembles, call us at 416-321-TYWO, or contact General Manager at inquiries@tywo.ca
frequently asked questions:
Q. can I audition on more than one instrument?
A. yes you can. There is a $10 registration fee for each additional instrument.
Q. how do I decide which ensemble to audition for?
A. no problem! Look at the audition excerpts and decide which you might be more comfortable with. Also, adjudicators will make their recommendations as to which ensemble you would be best suited.
Q. if I miss the audition, will I still be able to apply?
A. yes - if there are spaces available for your instrument, we'll be happy to meet you. Spaces in the Wind Orchestra, however, are generally filled by applicants who audition on September 19.
Q. do I need an accompanist?
A. no!
Q. will the audition include any sight-reading?
A. no!
Q. how many adjudicators will there be?
A. two. And they are friendly!
repertoire
Repertoire for the 2010-2011 season will include selections from among the following:
| Samuel HAZO |
Parkour (World Première) |
| Gustav HOLST |
The Planets, Op. 32 |
| David DZUBAY |
Ra! |
| John WILLIAMS |
Sound the Bells |
| Antonin DVORAK |
Serenade for Wind Instruments, Cello and Double-Bass in D minor |
| Tanner MANARD |
Joe's Last Mix |
| Joseph DOWNING |
Graphic Rondo |
| Rimsky KORSAKOV |
Variations for Oboe & Military Band |
| Joseph SCHWANTNER |
...and the mountains rising nowhere |
| Pierre MERCURE |
Pantomime pour instruments à vent et percussion |
| John WILLIAMS |
Liberty Fanfare |
| John ZDECHLIK |
Celebrations! |
| Franz LISZT |
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 |
| Rob TEEHAN |
tba (world premiere) |
| John Philip SOUSA |
White Rose March |
audition packages
The audition excerpts for the 2010-2011 season are available for download (below). Please note that they do not necessarily represent repertoire to be performed during this season.
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