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Jazz Band Jazz Band students should be working on their solo study for the month of April! More information can be found by clicking here. Solos (either recorded or live) are due Monday, May 6th! Wind Ensemble Auditions Any student interested in auditioning for the 2019-2020 SCHS Wind Ensemble is invited to audition on April 23-25th, 2019. There will be times available to audition during classes on Wednesday, April 24th, as well as after school on April 23rd and 25th. Sign-ups are available in the band room for the after-school timeslots. Those interested in auditioning should be prepare to perform:
For Graduating Seniors who may be attending the University of Michigan in the fall: If you are at all interested in the University of Michigan, the Michigan Marching Band, an Athletic Band (Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball) or a non-music major concert ensemble, there are two options to indicate interest regardless of application status: 1. Text the word MMB to 734-203-7107 OR 2. Visit this page Additionally, you are invited to also please visit their youtube channel for more information. Many pregame and halftime shows are posted. Additional Opportunities Jessica K. Rogers Memorial Concert Free Masterclasses & Concerts from the Macomb Symphony Wind & Brass Quintets Tuesday, April 23, 2019; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Adams High School Auditorium Musicians from the Macomb Symphony Orchestra will be playing two concerts as well as holding master classes. All students of music are invited to bring their instruments to participate in the master classes. The Wind Quintet will perform at 7:00 p.m., followed with master classes for flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn and bassoon. The Brass Quintet will hold master classes for trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and perform at 8:00 p.m. --------------------------------------- The Michigan Youth Ensembles (MYE) program brings together exceptional high school students for weekly rehearsals at the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Students who are selected by audition have the opportunity to engage in a stimulating environment, while learning from U-M conductors, applied faculty, and graduate students. MYE consists of five large ensembles: Cadenza Treble Ensemble, Chamber Singers, Jazz Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Symphony Orchestra, all of which are conducted by renowned U-M faculty. We also offer a Musicianship Course and small ensemble opportunities, such as the Trombone Ensemble and Euphonium and Tuba Ensemble. These courses are led by graduate students under the direction of a U-M faculty advisor. If you have questions about any of the ensembles, or about the program in general, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Positions in the Michigan Youth Ensembles are selective, and limited spots are available. In order to qualify for the Michigan Youth Ensembles, students must complete an online application, pay the non-refundable application fee, and meet the listed requirements on the MYE webpage. --------------------------------------- Metropolitan Youth Orchestra seeking student musicians for open auditions! Since 1982 the Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony has developed students from nearly 50 communities in its four orchestras. We provide an advanced youth ensemble experience that is challenging and fun, stimulates musical development, and supplements the school program. We have weekly Saturday morning rehearsals September through May and perform three concerts each season at different venues across metropolitan Detroit. For audition dates, requirements and FAQs, visit https://www.detroitmys.org/new-auditions/ We invite any interested students and their parents to enjoy one of our concerts. Contact [email protected] to request complimentary tickets and we’ll hold them for you in WILL CALL. Come hear our music and meet our conductors! Fundraisers Amazon Smile Now you can support SCHS Music when you shop on Amazon-- .5% of all sales come back to our SCHS Music Boosters! Please be sure to add the SCHS Music Boosters as your preferred charity or click here when doing your Amazon shopping! Comments are closed.
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