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Audition Information and Excerpts (Fall 2024)

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CHANGE OF PLATFORM FOR INTERNAL-RELATED INFORMATION (please read thoroughly!)

Complying with the changes in the University's content management, we are changing our platforms where we post all internal-related information (e.g. audition timeslots, audition placements, rehearsal schedules, seating charts, etc.). In this regard, we are encouraging all members and future members of the orchestra to make sure that:

(1)REQUIRED: You check your emails more thoroughly at this time.Orchestral Studies Personnel Manager, Ella Castro (Ella.Castro@unt.edu) will be sending emails to ensure we are together in this period of change. 

(2)REQUIRED: Your UNT email is updated in the personnel database. If you are still receiving an email in your non-UNT email address, check your UNT email at https://ams.untsystem.edu(login using your EUID and password), and send an email ASAP to Ella Castro containing your full name and your UNT email address.IMPORTANT: All orchestra-related communications will only be sent to your UNT email once the classes start (August 19, 2024).Please make sure you update it before then.

(3) You enroll in the correct orchestra class. For undergraduates, enroll in any MULB 1805 sections, For graduate students, enroll in any MULB 5172 sections. For graduate students who needs to enroll in the zero-credit course, please email Dr. Colleen Conlon at colleen.conlon@unt.edu.

(4)You get the Canvas app. Before the second week of classes, we are going to shift all internal-related communications to Canvas. More information will be discussed in the first day of classes. If you registered in the class, you should have now been receiving updates in Canvas. Still, please check your emails, or send an email to ​​​​Ella.Castro@unt.eduif you have not received anything. No pressure, the Canvas assignments are temporary and would not be solidified until the first week of classes when the placements are sent.

 

This information will be updated in a timely manner. We encourage to everyone to check this website more frequently as we navigate these changes together. Stay updated, Orchestral Studies!

 

EXCERPTS for Fall 2025 Auditions will be updated next year.

CONCERTMASTER
VIOLIN 
VIOLA 
CELLO
BASS
HARP

*On the day of the audition, students should be prepared to play requested excepts above.

 

STRINGS AUDITION GENERAL SCHEDULE

This section will be updated next year.

Check your emails for the specific timeslots. Times may change until the audition week. Keep your schedule flexible. Allow 15-30 minutes of margin of error when planning your schedule ahead.

Friday, August 16, 2024: VIOLA (from 2:30 PM)
Murchison Performing Arts Center – Winspear Hall

Saturday, August 17, 2024: CELLO (from 9:00 AM) | BASS (from 1:20 PM) | HARP (from 3:55 PM)
Murchison Performing Arts Center – Winspear Hall

Sunday, August 18, 2024: VIOLIN (from 11:00 AM)
Murchison Performing Arts Center – Winspear Hall

 

Kindly plan your schedule accordingly. In case of possible conflicts, send an email to Ella Castro, Orchestral Studies Personnel Manager, at Ella.Castro@unt.eduas soon as possible.

*Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Students can find audition information at http://windstudies.music.unt.edu/auditions

 

STRINGS AUDITION GUIDELINES

This information will be updated next year.

IMPORTANT: Read this THOROUGHLY as this contains important information regarding the auditions.

  1. Double-check your schedule in your UNT emails / Canvas thoroughly.
  2. All auditions will be held in the Winspear Hall, Murchison Performing Arts Center (2100 N Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76201). 
  3. Please come 15-30 minutes before your audition time. Don't forget your excerpts!
  4. The audition day might run either earlier or later, therefore, allow 30 minutes margin of error when planning your schedule throughout the day.
  5. IMPORTANT: If there are any sudden scheduling conflicts / concerns, please let us know ASAP. If you know a colleague that is not on the list, please let them know and tell them to email us.
  6. Upon arrival, please proceed to the check-in desk. Further directions will be available on-site.
     

Email me at ella.castro@unt.edufor further questions.

FURTHER INFORMATION

UNT Orchestral Studies consists of two ensembles: UNT Concert Orchestra & UNT Symphony Orchestra.

Students are assigned to either Concert Orchestra (MWF 12:15 – 2:05) or Symphony Orchestra (MWF 2:15 – 4:05).  Audition placement results will be sent through email by 8:00am on Monday, August 19, 2024.  Auditioning students MUST keep both ensemble times open until orchestral assignments are made. Ensemble assignments are made without reference to pre-existing commitments outside of UNT. Contact David Itkin, Director of Orchestral Studies, at David.Itkin@unt.edu for any further questions.