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Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble 2008-2009 Audition Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Preparatory Department, in cooperation with CCM’s Collegiate Wind Studies program,
presents the only area wind ensemble for students in the greater Cincinnati area. CYWE is for
musicians in grades nine though twelve who play flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn,
trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, string bass, and percussion. CYWE is designed to be an
enhancing and enriching experience for area high school students; it is not designed to replace
students’ experience in their own high school bands. The mission of CYWE is to positively
augment students’ band experience, to improve their skills as players and musicians, and to bring
together students from diverse musical backgrounds to perform quality wind literature.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
The Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble rehearses each Sunday evening from 5:30 – 8:30 at the
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. This time is divided between large
group rehearsals and small group sectionals. Attendance is expected at all rehearsals and
concerts. Concert dates for 2007-2008 are Monday December 8, March 16, and June 8. In
addition, CYWE has been invited to perform at a collaboration concert with the nationallyrenowned
CCM Wind Symphony as part of their Spotlight on Excellence series on Wednesday
evening, April 29. What is more, CYWE has been invited to perform at the Cincinnati Art
Museum on Saturday, February 14 as part of the Fine Arts Funding series.
The fee for this ensemble is $275, plus a $20 registration fee, which is required for all
Preparatory Department students. Payments may be split into two payments. However, a $10 fee
is required for the two-payment option. For further information regarding this option, please
reference the CCM Prep program booklet for additional information. Private lessons are strongly
recommended for CYWE members, though not required. CYWE members receive a 20%
discount for private lessons taken through the CCM Preparatory Department.
AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions will be held Friday-Sunday, September 12-14, 2008. Please call the CCM Preparatory
Department at (513) 556-2595 to schedule an audition. Auditions are 8-10 minutes long and are
composed of the four parts listed on the back of this page. Warm-up rooms will be provided.
Please arrive early to warm up and be prepared to perform on time. If your schedule does not
allow you to audition on any of the dates listed below, contact Keith Phillips directly at 492-
7258, or phillik4@email.uc.edu, so we can schedule a time to hear you.
Audition Schedule
Friday, September 12 4-8 PM, WOODWINDS AND BRASS
(Please check for conflicts with marching band/ football games)
Saturday, September 13 9AM-5 PM, WOODWINDS AND BRASS
Sunday, September 14 1-5 PM, WOODWINDS, BRASS, AND PERCUSSION
CYWE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
1.) Prepared Solo – Prepare approximately 2 minutes of a solo of your choice that you
feel best represents your musicianship. Include sections demonstrating both technical and
lyrical ability. NO ACCOMPANIST is required as NO PIANO will be available.
PERCUSSIONISTS – please prepare a solo on keyboard (2 or 4 mallets)
and/or timpani (2-4 drums).
2.) Excerpts –Prepare the attached excerpts for your specific instrument. Your teacher or
band director may help you prepare these selections. The excerpts can also be
downloaded via the links below.
3.) Scales –Prepare the major scales up to four flats and four sharps on your instrument,
in as many octaves as you can comfortably execute. A tempo of sixteenth notes at quarter
note = 88 is a good goal. Also prepare the chromatic scale (ascending and descending)
over the entire range you are comfortable on your instrument.
4.) Sight-reading – You will be asked to study a short etude for a minute or two and perform it.
Click your instrument to see the exceprt.
If you have any questions, you may contact the Preparatory Department at (513) 556-2595 or
Keith Phillips, CYWE Conductor, at (513) 492-7258, or phillik4@email.uc.edu. |
