Review the Ensemble Audition Information for First-Year Students.
ALL locations are in the Weitz Center for Creativity.
Music Fest
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1:45-3:00 p.m., Kracum Performance Hall
The Music Department invites you to learn about Music at Carleton and how you can get involved! This event will include information about music courses, private lessons, chamber music, and music ensembles.
The Carleton Choir & Carleton Voices Auditions
Carleton Choir and Carleton Voices: Audition Time Signup
- Wednesday, Sept. 9, 3:15-4:15 p.m., Music Studio M225
- Thursday, Sept. 10, 9:30-12:00 p.m. & 1:30-5:30 p.m., Music Studio M225
- Friday, Sept. 11, 9:30-11:45 a.m. & 12:15-4:00 p.m., Music Studio M225
Choir placements consist of vocal warm-ups, a range check, pitch matching, and a conversation about your music background, meeting with Matthew Olson, Director of Choral Activities and Lecturer in Music and Voice.
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussions Auditions for Orchestra and Symphony Band
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussions: Audition Time Signup
- Friday, Sept. 11, 12:00–2:00 p.m., Kracum Performance Hall
Woodwinds, brass, and percussion players interested in Orchestra and/or Symphony Band will meet with Rose Tyler, Director of the Carleton Symphony Band & James T. Chang, Director of the Carleton Orchestra.
Strings Auditions for Orchestra, Lessons, and Chamber Music
- Saturday, Sept. 12, 11:00–3:00 p.m., Kracum Performance Hall
String players interested in orchestra, private lessons, and/or chamber music will meet with James T. Chang, Director of the Carleton Orchestra & Natalia Moiseeva, Strings Area Coordinator.
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion Auditions for Symphony Band
Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussions (Symphony Band): Audition Time Signup
- Saturday, Sept. 12, 1:30-4:00 p.m., Shackel Hall M126
Woodwinds, brass, and percussion players interested in Symphony Band only will meet with Rose Tyler, Director of the Carleton Symphony Band.
Chinese Music Ensemble Meeting
- Wednesday, Sept. 9, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Music Studio M109
An informational meeting for new students interested in the Chinese Music Ensemble and related activities will meet with Gao Hong, Director of the Carleton Chinese Music Ensemble.
Jazz Area Auditions
- Friday, Sept. 11, Jazz Piano & Ensemble,12:00-4:00 p.m., Shackel Hall M126
- Monday, Sept. 14, Jazz Area Info Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Shackel Hall M126
Students interested in Jazz Ensemble and/or lessons will meet with Laura Caviani, Director of the Carleton Jazz Program and Senior Lecturer in Jazz Piano.
Piano Lesson Placement Meeting
- Friday, Sept. 11, 1:00–4:30 p.m., Music Studio M222
Beginner through advanced students may register for private piano lessons; sign up for a meeting with Nikki Melville, Professor of Music, to discuss best registration choices.
Voice Lesson Meetings
- Wednesday, Sept. 9, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Music Studio M111
- Thursday, Sept. 10, 12:00-3:00 p.m., Music Studio M111
- Friday, Sept. 11, 12:00-3:00 p.m., Music Studio M111
Students who are interested in voice lessons can meet with Rick Penning, Senior Lecturer in Voice and Coordinator of Voice Studies Program, for an informal interview to help determine their best course of vocal study.