Conductor: Dr. Holly De Caigny
The U of L Wind Orchestra is an auditioned ensemble comprised of approximately 65 students. Music majors make up a large percentage of the group with students from various other disciplines participating as well. The group has an active performance schedule that includes four on-campus concerts, appearances at the Fall and Spring Convocations, as well as an annual tour. Repertoire is eclectic, coming mainly from significant composers of the past 60 years. Many of the students are studying to be music educators so their knowledge and performance of quality composers and compositions is critical to their success.
Auditions
Wednesday, September 6 & Thursday, September 7, 2023, W750 (Centre for the Arts)
Sign-up by clicking at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA5AB28A5F4C70-wind
- All members of the University of Lethbridge community are welcome to audition
- All auditions are being held in W750
- Please bring your instrument and two contrasting pieces/excerpts
- Auditions can be held up until September 12 (add/drop day)
- If you are required to schedule your audition outside of the time reserved (due to class conflict or lack of available slots) please contact holly.decaigny@uleth.ca
Rehearsal Times & Location
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm - 6:15pm, W470
First Rehearsal: Monday, September 11th from 4:30pm-6:15pm in W470
Audition Requirements
New Students
Auditions are mandatory
Each audition will be approximately five minutes in length and consist of the following:
- Solo material(s) of your choice demonstrating both technical and lyrical performance ability
- Sight reading
Returning Students
Auditions are mandatory
Returning wind orchestra members that wish to compete for the position of the section leader.
Each audition will be approximately five minutes in length and consist of the following:
- Solo material(s) of your choice demonstrating both technical and lyrical performance ability
- Interview
Section leaders will be announced during the 2nd rehearsal, after competing in the audition and under the recommendation from each studio instructor. They will be responsible for establishing and running sectional rehearsals and to communicate with the conductor regarding musicality issues.