2018-2019 Orchestral Studies
2018 MTSU HIGH SCHOOL HONORS ORCHESTRA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018
PRIORITY DEADLINE- MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 (Application,
On-line Audition and Director's Recommendation received)
2018 High School Honors Orchestra Application Form
2018 MTSU Honors Orchestra positions are very limited! Apply early! You may apply after the priority deadline (October 15), but positions are usually filled. There is no fee to participate in the MTSU Honors Orchestra, as this project is funded by MTSU as a public service for the region's high school music students.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2- FULL ORCHESTRA (STRINGS, WINDS, PERCUSSION, HARP)
9:00 AM- 9:00 PM Rehearsals and Activities
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3- FULL ORCHESTRA (STRINGS, WINDS, PERCUSSION, HARP)
9:30 AM- 3:30 PM Rehearsals and Activities
4:00 PM MTSU Honors Orchestra Concert
2018 MTSU HIGH SCHOOL HONORS ORCHESTRA
AUDITION INFORMATION
Send all audition materials to Dr. Nies at: Carol.Nies@mtsu.edu
Woodwind, Brass, Percussion and Harp Auditions:
- Send in the 2018 MTSU HSHO application by emailed attachment or on-line application form.
- Send in an emailed recommendation from your High School Orchestra/ Band director or Youth Orchestra director. This should be sent directly to Dr. Nies from your director. (2017 MTSU Honors Orchestra members do not need to send a director's recommendation.)
- Send in your audition video recording by a dropbox or youtube link. Your audition recording should contain 4-10 minutes of a prepared solo or excerpts of several solo works. The video recording may be accompanied or unaccompanied.
String Auditions:
- Send in the 2018 MTSU HSHO application by emailed attachment or on-line application form.
- Send in an emailed recommendation from your High School Orchestra/ Band director or Youth Orchestra director. This can be sent directly to Dr. Nies from your director. (2017 MTSU HSHO members do not need to send a director's recommendation.)
- Send in your audition video recording by a dropbox or youtube link. Your audition recording should contain 4-10 minutes of a prepared solo or excerpts of several solo works. The video recording may be accompanied or unaccompanied
- If you were selected as a member of an All-State Orchestra or as a member of the 2017 MTSU HSHO you do not need to send an on-line audition for the 2018 Honors Orchestra if you meet the priority application deadline of October 15. You are pre-qualified for membership in the 2018 MTSU Honors Orchestra.
- String seating placement auditions will take place on Friday, November 2. Audition material will be selected from the 2018 MTSU HSHO repertoire.
Contact Dr. Nies for more information. (Carol.Nies@mtsu.edu | 615-898-5318)
MTSU HONORS ORCHESTRA HOTEL INFORMATION
(For students and their families who are from outside the Middle Tennessee area)
SLEEP INN- SPECIAL MTSU HIGH SCHOOL HONORS ORCHESTRA RATE:
193 Chaffin Place- exit 78B from Interstate 24
Call 615-396-3000 to reserve a room at the special MTSU High School Honors Orchestra
rate. Reserve your room with a credit card* by October 19 to receive this special MTSU HSHO rate. Rooms at this special rate are limited, so
reserve your room as soon as possible. The 2018 MTSU HSHO discount rate is listed
under "MTSU Honors Orchestra" rate. (All hotel costs and meal costs are the responsibility
of each participant.)
*PLEASE NOTE- Check with Sleep Inn for their cancellation policy.
THE MTSU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Dr. Carol Nies, Music Director
The MTSU Symphony Orchestra is the premiere orchestral ensemble of the MTSU School of Music. Repertoire is selected from masterpieces of the standard orchestral literature and outstanding contemporary compositions. The Symphony is open to all MTSU students (regardless of major), faculty and staff by audition. Audition dates are listed below.
Placement in the MTSU Symphony is not final until audition results are posted. Please reserve both the Symphony Orchestra and the Concert Orchestra rehearsal times in your schedule until you receive audition results.
MUEN 3300-001
Rehearsal Times: Tuesdays 5:00- 6:30 PM Thursdays 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Location: Instrumental Rehearsal Hall, WMB 173
MTSU SYMPHONY STRING AUDITION INFORMATION
String Audition Sign-up sheets will be available at WMB 264 on Monday, August 27.
Tuesday, August 28- Violin and Viola Auditions 5:00- 6:30 PM- IRH
Fall 2018 Symphony/Chamber Orchestra Audition Excerpts
Wednesday, August 29- Cello, Bass and Harp Auditions 6:00-7:30 PM- SFA 101
Fall 2018 Symphony/Chamber Orchestra Audition Excerpts
Thursday, August 30- First MTSU Symphony rehearsal- Full Orchestra
***Percussion set-up at 4:10 PM- check the Symphony Bulletin Board for all equipment needed
Contact Dr. Nies for more information. (Carol.Nies@mtsu.edu | 615-898-5318)
MTSU SYMPHONY WOODWIND, BRASS AND PERCUSSION
AUDITION INFORMATION
Woodwind, brass and percussion members of the MTSU Symphony are selected from the Fall Semester audition results of the MTSU Ensembles Placement Auditions for Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion. See the MTSU Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band web-site for audition information and repertoire.
Contact Dr. Nies for more information. (Carol.Nies@mtsu.edu | 615-898-5318)
The MTSU CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Dr. Carol Nies, Music Director
The Chamber Orchestra is composed of the leading members of the MTSU Symphony Orchestra.
Repertoire is selected from all periods of the Chamber Orchestra literature. The Chamber
Orchestra is open to all MTSU students, faculty and staff by audition. Placement in
the MTSU Chamber Orchestra is not final until audition results are posted.
Rehearsal Time: Fridays, 12:40- 1:40 PM. Music Hall
(Dress Rehearsal 12:40- 2:20 PM. See the Fall 2018 Chamber Orchestra schedule.)
First rehearsal- Friday, August 31.
MTSU CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AUDITION INFORMATION
Audition Sign-up sheets will be available at WMB 264 on Monday, August 27.
Tuesday, August 28- Violin and Viola Auditions 5:00- 6:30 PM- IRH
Fall 2018 Symphony/Chamber Orchestra Audition Excerpts
Wednesday, August 29- Cello, Bass and Harp Auditions 6:00- 7:30 PM- SFA 101
Fall 2018 Symphony/Chamber Orchestra Audition Excerpts
Contact Dr. Nies for more information. (Carol.Nies@mtsu.edu | 615-898-5318)
THE MTSU CONCERT ORCHESTRA
Dr. Carol Nies, Music Director
The Concert Orchestra offers the opportunity for all MTSU students, faculty and staff to enjoy participation in an orchestral ensemble. An audition is not required. Repertoire is selected from all periods of orchestral literature. The MTSU Concert Orchestra has premiered many compositions and arrangements by MTSU students. Contact Dr. Carol Nies, Music Director to reserve a position in the Concert Orchestra (Carol.Nies@mtsu.edu). Music Education and Performance majors may audition to serve as assistant conductors.
Rehearsal Time: 3:00- 4:00 PM, Fridays (Instrumental Rehearsal Hall)
First rehearsal: Friday, August 31
