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Klarinet Archive - Posting 000078.txt from 2003/12
From: "Todd Holmberg" <holmberg@-----.org>
Subj: [kl] Principal Clarinet Opening in Int'l Youth Symphony Orchestra
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 09:08:44 -0500
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp’s International Exchange Program is announcing
openings in the 2004 International Youth Symphony Orchestra for the
following:
CLARINET I
BASSOON I
TRUMPET I AND II
TROMBONE III (can be bass or tenor w/F attachment)
Advanced high school students seeking a musical and cultural experience of a
lifetime are encouraged to audition! The International Youth Symphony
Orchestra will tour for approximately three weeks next summer, performing in
several European communities while staying in host family homes. The IYSO
will also travel on a short “mini-tour” within the Midwest. The 2004 IYSO
will be under the direction of Fritz Stansell and will perform exciting
repertoire including:
1. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol
2. Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite
3. Shostakovitch’s Festive Overture
4. Respighi’s Pines of Rome
5. a major concerto (to be selected based upon the best soloist selected for
the IYSO)
6. many other challenging works
Dates:
BLFAC Rehearsal: April 25, 2004
BLFAC Rehearsal: May 21 – 22 – 23, 2004
BLFAC Intensive Week: June 11 – 20, 2004
Mid-West U.S. Tour: June 20 – 21, 2004
Departure for Europe: June 21, 2004
Return from Europe: July 13, 2004
Michigan Mini Tour: August 11 – 12 – 13, 2004
Homecoming Concert: August 13, 2004
Students interested in auditioning for this program should submit a CD or
cassette recording containing:
1. their most advanced solo and etude demonstrating contrasting styles. The
lyrical selection should focus on beauty of tone, phrasing and expression.
The articulated piece should demonstrate their most advanced technique.
2. an articulated chromatic scale, ascending and descending, demonstrating
their full range on the instrument.
3. two articulated major scales their full range on the instrument.
Trombonists are required to record an additional scale in legato style.
4. one melodic minor scale is optional.
5. Clarinetists are required to record 3 selected excerpts from the above
literature (2 excerpts from Capriccio Espagnol and 1 from Festive Overture).
Call to request excerts be sent in the mail.
Applicants are also required to complete and submit an application and three
letter of recommendation forms. The application and recommendation forms
can be obtained by calling our office at 1/800-221-3796, ext. 208 or 267.
Qualified applicants will be selected for telephone interviews. Because the
most qualified applicants will be awarded positions on a first-come,
first-served basis, applications should be submitted within two weeks. More
information on Blue Lake’s International Exchange Program (costs,
fundraising opportunities, etc.) can be obtained by calling our office at
1/800-221-3796, ext. 208 or 267. Thank you and we look forward to hearing
from you!
Sincerely,
Todd Holmberg
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