Civic Orchestra
Conductor: Mr. Wesley DeSpain The Civic Orchestra is a performing group made up of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians from OU and the surrounding community. The Civic Orchestra provides advanced musicians the opportunity to perform high quality orchestral literature and is open to music and non music majors. Participants may choose either credit or noncredit enrollment. All participants must attend the Orientation/Registration on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Depending on interest level, an audition may be required for players of wind and percussion instruments as determined by the instructor at orientation before registration can be finalized. Meets Tuesdays, 7:00-9:30pm Registration: Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 6:30-7:00pm, followed by Orientation meeting, 7:00-7:45pm First Rehearsal: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 7:00-9:30pm Final Concert: December 9, 2008Mendelssohn – Symphony No. 5 “Reformation”
General Registration InformationString players are not required to audition, but should be of moderate to advanced ability in order to handle the repertoire; this means having participated meaningfully in a high school orchestra at a minimum. Depending on interest level, an audition may be required for players of wind and percussion instruments as determined by the instructor at the orientation meeting before registration can be finalized. These auditions will be held Wednesday and Thursday, August 27 and 28, and will be scheduled during the orientation meeting (see audition requirements below). Registration Form and payment must be submitted through the College of Continuing Education. Registration fees are non-refundable after August 29.Audition Requirements for Wind Players (if necessary)
Scales must be played from memory; slurring up, tonguing down. Players are welcome to submit a resume of their musical background and experiences.
Download Registration Form Participants must choose to be enrolled for credit or to be a noncredit participant. Details are as follows: Credit participants In order to receive credit, you must be fully admitted to OU by Friday, August 29. Participants desiring college credit will pay tuition and fees as established by the University of Oklahoma instead of the noncredit participation fee. Current OU students should consult their advisors before enrolling in Civic Orchestra credit.
The OU Civic Orchestra is supported by The University of Oklahoma School of Music and University Outreach. PARKING PERMITS FOR CATLETT PARKING GARAGE MUST BE OBTAINED IN ADVANCE THROUGH PARKING AND TRANSIT LOCATED IN ROBERTSON HALL (325-3311). Parking permits are not included in the registration fee.
The University of Oklahoma PARKING INFORMATION: Evening parking permits for the year (2 semesters) can be purchased from the Parking and Transportation office (325-3311). The cost is $69* for the year. *This cost is subject to change. Actual rates can be obtained by contacting the Parking office. Campus map highlighting Catlett Music Center
For more information about Civic Orchestra, contact Wesley DeSpain at wdespain@ou.edu. Registration questions should be directed to our Academic Programs office at 325-5101.
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