Westminster Chamber Orchestra

Dr. Brandon Derfler, Conductor

bderfler@westminstercollege.edu

Auditions: Auditions are required of all new community members of the orchestra. We are now auditioning for Fall Semester 2013.

Eligibility: The Chamber Orchestra is open to all Westminster students/faculty/staff, and members of the community. String, woodwind, brass, and percussion players are welcome! Intermediate instrumental proficiency is expected of everyone. At least one major concert is given on campus each semester, and some performances combine orchestral and choral forces.

You will be asked to perform the following in your audition: 1) One major scale of your choice, three octaves if possible (memorized); 2) one minor scale of your choice, two octaves (memorized); 3) a prepared solo piece that represents your best playing. Please bring an extra photocopy of the score of your prepared piece; 4) sight reading of excerpts from the orchestral repertoire. Auditions do determine seating; however, we do not seat in rank order from top to bottom. Sections are balanced for strength and seating rotation is possible throughout the season.

To reserve an audition time and for directions, please contact Dr. Brandon Derfler at 801.832.2441 or bderfler@westminstercollege.edu

Uniforms: Concert black. Specifics regarding dress and the meaning of "concert black" will be attached to the syllabus each semester.

2013-2014 CONCERT SCHEDULE