School of Music

KULAS CONCERT SERIES: PANDEMONIUM4 FLUTES

Sun., April 16, 3 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall

PANdemonium4 is a flute quartet of Ohio-based teacher-performer professionals representing a diverse group of universities across the state. PANdemonium4 shares a mutual passion for promoting all things flute in central Ohio and impacting the global future of chamber music collaborations within the setting of the quartet. $12 General Admission, all students free with ID.

Summer Music Camps

June 12-16, The University of Akron

•Outstanding programs and ensembles

•Numerous performance opportunities

•Master classes and residencies by acclaimed guest artists

• Affordable tuition and generous scholarships

•Internationally renowned faculty-musicians

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Music (B.M.)

• Music Education• Theory/Composition

•Performance •Jazz Studies

•Accompanying

Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A. in Music)

Bachelor of Arts in Music with Business Cognate

Master of Music (M.M.)

The University of Akron School of Music

Dr. Marc Reed, Director

330-972-7590 • music@uakron.edu www.uakron.edu/music

Join us for a week-long camp designed for all high school band, choir, and string students. Large and chamber ensembles, individual lessons, masterclasses, classes in theory and history, and more will be lead by SOM faculty and students. The camp is open to students entering grades 9-12, including those that will be entering college in the fall.

Commuter campers: $175 (includes daily lunch) Overnight campers: $400 (includes 3 meals per day and evening activities)

Summer Symphonic Band

Rehearsals: Mon./Wed., June 12-28, 6-7:30 p.m.

Concert: Wed., June 28, 7:30 p.m., Guzzetta

Recital Hall

Join us for the annual Summer Symphonic Band! The ensemble is open to high school and college students, directors, and community members. Directed by UA Director of Bands Dr. Galen S. Karriker, rehearsals will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from June 12-28 at 6:00 p.m., followed by a concert on June 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Guzzetta Recital Hall. For more information and to register, contact Galen Karriker at gsk1@uakron.edu. Register by June 1, 2023.

For more information: 330-972-8301 music@uakron.edu www.uakron.edu/music

2024 BAND & ORCHESTRA WIND-PERCUSSION RECORDING REQUIREMENTS:

Each student (after first announcing name and instrument) will next record all required Etudes as listed below and next record a Solo from the OMEA Class “A” or “B” list. Percussionists are required to record all three etudes (mallet, snare, and timpani) and then record a solo (OMEA Class “A” or “B”) on a keyboard instrument (xylophone, vibraphone, or marimba). Two or four mallet solos are acceptable, and the solo may be accompanied or unaccompanied.

FLUTE:

Selected Studies for Flute by Voxman, published by Rubank - p. 23 and p. 51

OBOE:

Selected Studies for Oboe by Voxman, published by Rubank - p. 18 and p. 55

Bb CLARINET:

Selected Studies for Clarinet by Voxman, published by Rubank - p. 14 and p. 35

BASS CLARINET:

Advanced Studies from the Works of J. Weissenborn, arr. Rhoads, published by Southern - #7 (p. 5) and #20 (p. 15)

BASSOON:

Method for Bassoon by J. Weissenborn: 50 Studies section in back of book (Catalogue #CU96) - #2 (p. 115) and #23 (pp. 130-131)

SAXOPHONE:

Selected Studies for Saxophone by Voxman, published by Rubank - p. 19 and p. 38

TRUMPET:

Selected Studies for Trumpet by Voxman, published by Rubank - p. 12 and p. 19

FRENCH HORN:

Preparatory Melodies to Solo Work by Pottag, published by Belwin - #14 (p. 6), #54 (p. 22) and #74 (p. 29)

TROMBONE AND EUPHONIUM:

Selected Studies for Trombone by Voxman, published by Rubank - p. 30 and p. 37

BASS TROMBONE:

50 Etudes for Bass Trombone and Tenor Trombone with F Attachment by Grigoriev, ed./arr. by Randall Hawes, published by Encore - #31 (p. 30) and #38 (p. 36)

TUBA:

70 Studies for BBb Tuba by Blazhevich, Volume No. 1, published by Robert King - #16 (p. 15) and #28 (p. 27)

MALLETS:

Fundamental Method for Mallets by Mitchell Peters, published by Alfred – Reading Study #3 in Eb Major (p. 90).

SNARE DRUM:

Advanced Snare Drum Studies by Mitchell Peters, published by Try Publishing Company – Etude #15 (pp. 30-31) .

TIMPANI:

Fundamental Method for Timpani by Mitchell Peters, published by Alfred – Etude No. 43 (p. 174)

2024

ALL-STATE AND REGION ORCHESTRA STRINGS AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Each student (after announcing name and instrument) will next record the 2 scales and technical etude. After the etude, students who are auditioning for All-State Orchestra will perform the All-State Orchestral excerpt. They would NOT play the Region orchestral excerpt, however they are still required to participate in region orchestra.

This year, a violin, viola, cello or bass student has the option to only audition for Region orchestra. These students will still record the 2 scales and etude, but will then announce “region orchestra only” and then play the Region orchestral excerpt. They would NOT play the All-State orchestral excerpt.

VIOLIN

• Scales: A Major 3-octave scale, Eb Major 2-octave scale

• Etude: Kreutzer Etude #14, beginning to measure 14

• Region orchestral excerpt: Mendelssohn Midsummer’s Night Dream, measure 17 to downbeat of letter B

• All-State Orchestral excerpt: Prokofiev Classical Symphony, movement IV, beginning to 6 measures after letter B (play paper part on divisi)

VIOLA

• Scales: D major 3-octave scale, Ab Major 2-octave scale

• Etude: Kreutzer etude #5 beginning to downbeat of measure 16

• Region orchestral excerpt: Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture pickup to 3 measures after box 1 to downbeat of box 3

• All-State Orchestral excerpt: Tchaikovsky Symphony 6 letter B to 6 measures after letter C

CELLO

• Scales: D Major 3-octave scale, Ab Major 2-octave scale

• Etude: Dotzauer etude #44 beginning to downbeat of measure 17

• Region orchestral excerpt: Mendelssohn The Hebrides Overture measure 19-40

• All-State Orchestral excerpt: Elgar Enigma Variation 12, rehearsal 52 to 54

BASS

• Scales: Bb Major 2-octave scale, E major 2-octave scale

• Etude: Simendl B minor etude measures 1 -29

• Region orchestral excerpt: Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals, L’Elephant beginning to rehearsal 3

• All-State Orchestral excerpt: Mozart Symphony 40, movement 1 pickups to measure 115 to downbeat of measure 138

HARP

• Scale: A Major 3-octave scale

• Etude: Bach-Grandjany Etude #8 beginning to downbeat of measure 17

• All-State Orchestral excerpt: Tchaikovsky Swan Lake cadenza

2024

ALL-STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE RECORDING REQUIREMENTS:

Groovin’ High is from GROOVIN’ HIGH (vol. 43); Ornithology is from CHARLIE PARKER (vol. 6); Doxy is from MAIDEN VOYAGE (vol. 54); Peaceful Ideas, A Little Stop Time, and Double Trouble are from GOOD TIMES! (vol. 114). All are Jamey Aebersold Publications.

All WINDS

• Perform a chromatic scale evenly up and down to demonstrate range. **Trumpets and Trombones: if interested in playing lead, please play up to at least a high C (trumpet) and high Bb (trombone)

• With the play-along, record the head to Groovin’ High – play head ONCE (with repeat)

• OPTIONAL: after playing the head, improvise TWO choruses (required for solo chair, not required for other chairs)

SAXES

• With the play-along, record the head to Ornithology – play head ONCE

• OPTIONAL: after playing the head, improvise TWO choruses (required for solo chair, not required for other chairs)

BRASS

• With the play-along, record the head to Doxy – play head ONCE

OPTIONAL: after playing the head, improvise TWO choruses (required for solo chair, not required for other chairs)

VIBES, PIANO, GUITAR

• With the play-along (use CD #1), record the head to Peaceful Ideas and comp one chorus. (OPTIONAL: improvise one chorus following the comping)

• With the play-along (use CD #1), record the head to A Little Stop Time and comp one chorus. (OPTIONAL: improvise one chorus following the comping)

BASS

• With the play-along (use CD #4 RIGHT CHANNEL), record TWO CHORUSES of Peaceful Ideas. (OPTIONAL: improvise one chorus following the two original choruses)

• With the play-along (use CD #4 RIGHT CHANNEL), record TWO CHORUSES of A Little Stop Time. (OPTIONAL: improvise one chorus following the two original choruses)

• With the play-along (use CD #4 RIGHT CHANNEL), record TWO CHORUSES of Double Trouble. (OPTIONAL: improvise one chorus following the two original choruses)

• Include a recording of you playing a swing chart with your home jazz ensemble or a combo.

DRUMS

• With the play-along (use CD #4 LEFT CHANNEL), record TWO CHORUSES of Peaceful Ideas.

• With the play-along (use CD #4 LEFT CHANNEL), record TWO CHORUSES of A Little Stop Time.

• With the play-along (use CD #4 LEFT CHANNEL), record TWO CHORUSES of Double Trouble.

• Include a recording of you playing a swing chart with your home jazz ensemble or a combo. This chart should include a drum solo of at least four bars.

If you have any issues, questions, or concerns, please contact: omeaallstatecoordinator@gmail.com

2024 ALL-STATE CHILDREN’S CHORUS AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

OMEA is pleased to announce auditions for the OMEA All-State Children’s Chorus on February 1, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio as part of the OMEA Professional Development Conference. Selected choristers will participate in three regional rehearsals prior to this event and a full group rehearsal on February 1st. The day will conclude with a final concert at 5:00. We are thrilled to extend this opportunity to elementary students and teachers in the State of Ohio. The concert day and rehearsals will follow health guidelines that are required by the state of Ohio at that time.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS:

In order to assure an efficient review process, applicants will apply using the “Acceptd, Inc.” online website. All application material MUST be submitted electronically through this web-based company. This process includes a $15 application fee to Acceptd LLC for administering the on-line process. Applications submitted by any other means will not be considered. Please read the following information carefully. Failure to do so may disqualify deserving students. You will need a parent email address, the music teacher’s name, contact information, and NAfME number, and a credit card for the application.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ALL-STATE CHILDREN’S CHORUS:

Auditions will be open to all public, private and home-schooled students in grades 4 and 5 during the 2023-2024 school year whose teachers are members of OMEA. OMEA members are asked to encourage and assist their finest students in the application process described below. Please ensure that all applicants can match pitch, access the head voice and possess the focus and stamina to participate in full day rehearsals.

APPLICATION TIMELINE:

• April 1: Application and audition material available online through Acceptd.

• May 31: Deadline for all applications to be submitted. Please carefully note the specific performance requirements below.

• Early Fall 2023: Results will be posted to the OMEA website and emailed to all students and teachers.

• October 15th: Acceptance forms and $85 participation fee made payable to OMEA due for all applicants.

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

• The profile should be created under the student’s name. Directors are welcome to assist students in setting up their profile.

• Under “Start an Application” select “2024 OMEA All-State Children’s Chorus” then click the green ‘Apply to’ button.

• Answer all of the questions.

• Upload clearly named audio recordings. Recordings must begin with the student announcing their name and grade level. Recordings of individual selections should NOT be edited or spliced, but rather performed continuously. Attention should be given to the quality of the recording. Soloists will perform acappella. Recordings can be made on digital recorders, iPhones, iPads.

• Teachers are urged to review application information and recordings before submission.

• The final step of the application includes a $15 application fee to Acceptd LLC for administering the on-line application process. A pre-paid card, commercially available at various retail locations may suit your needs if a personal credit card is unavailable. Please note that the application fees are paid to “Acceptd, Inc.;” OMEA will not receive this money.

• Once your application has been submitted, a confirmation e-mail and receipt will be sent. Failure to meet the deadlines or follow application instructions may result in the rejection of an applicant. All evaluation proceedings are confidential and decisions are final.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• America the Beautiful - Key of C Major, A Cappella

• O Music by Lowell Mason - Key of F or G Major, A Cappella

• Please ensure that all applicants can match pitch, access the head voice and possess the focus and stamina to participate in full-day rehearsals.

NOTIFICATION & FEES:

The 2024 All-State Children’s Chorus roster will be posted to the OMEA Website early fall 2023. Teachers will receive email notification when results are posted to the OMEA Website. Each applicant will also receive a mailing to his/her home address with audition results. Results are final. If accepted into the 2024 OMEA All-State Children’s Chorus, an $85 participation fee made payable to OMEA is due for all applicants by October 15.

ALL-STATE CHILDREN’S CHORUS REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

The regional rehearsal schedule and details will be posted to the OMEA website http://www.omea-ohio.org. All students are required to attend three regional rehearsals prior to the February 2nd event. Students are encouraged to attend the regional rehearsal in their area but may elect to drive to a different region if there is a conflict. Regional rehearsals are mandatory – a schedule will be communicated in the acceptance letters. February 1st, 2024 ScheduleAll students are required to attend the full day rehearsal on February 1st, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. A detailed schedule will be communicated in the acceptance letters.

CONCERT ATTIRE:

All students will be given a performance t-shirt on the day of the performance. Students are expected to wear black dress pants or long skirts, black socks and black dress shoes for the performance.

Please reach out to ascc@omea-ohio.org with any questions regarding audition information or the event.