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MAKING MUSIC AT TRINITY

Auditions and information – Fall 2012

THE TRINITY COLLEGE CHOIR, MUSC 102 (.5 credit course, offered fall term only)

John Rose, College Organist, Chapel Music Director, and Director, Trinity College Choir john.rose@trincoll.edu, x2014, (860) 997-5192

The Trinity College Choir performs exciting and challenging concert repertoire, with an orchestra, at its annual fall concert, and at Trinity’s annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols.

REHEARSAL/CLASS TIMES: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Austin Arts Center, Rm. 101 (lower level of Austin Arts Center)

PLACEMENT INTERVIEW: To receive permission and a PIN number to register for Trinity College Choir, please e-mail John Rose (john.rose@trincoll.edu). Briefly describe any previous musical experience you have had, if any, and state your voice part, if known: soprano, alto, tenor, or bass. Students enrolling in Trinity College Choir must meet with John Rose in AAC Rm. 101 during one of the following time frames for a short placement interview:

Placement Interviews in Austin Art Center with John Rose, DirectorRoom #101 (lower level). Enter through north side door (library side) Friday, August 31, AAC #101, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 1, AAC #101, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monday, September 3, AAC #101, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

First Trinity College Choir rehearsal/class will be held Wednesday, September 5, at 4:30 p.m.

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PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS, MUSC 107 (.5 credit)

Trinity offers students the opportunity to study either a musical instrument or voice with Music Department-approved instructors. COURSE PREREQUISITE: MUSC 101. Basic Musicianship must either have been successfully completed previously or, if taken concurrently, must be successfully completed in order to receive credit for MUSC 107. In rare instances, when a student already has a solid background in music theory, the MUSC 101 requirement may be waived by permission from John Rose, lessons faculty coordinator. BASIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS:1. Attendance at one of the following short orientation meetings in Austin Arts Center # 101 (lower level): Tuesday, September 4, 12:30 p.m.; Wednesday, September 5, 6:00 p.m.; or Thursday, September 6, 12:30 p.m.2. Successful completion of 11 one-hour lessons with the lessons instructor.3. Attendance at either of the following two scheduled Musicians Workshops: “Works in Progress” on Friday, November 9, at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel or Monday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.4. Attendance at a live recital or concert (on or off campus) and submission of a short description of your impressions of the performance. 5. Instrumentalists and vocalists working on repertoire which is meant to be performed with accompaniment are required to arrange a minimum of two half-hour practice sessions during the semester with Music Department staff accompanist/pianist, Christine Melson.

Students are required to pay an instructor’s fee of $600 per semester. This fee is not covered by tuition costs. Students who qualify for a Trinity Grant award (financial aid) may be eligible for an award to pay this fee. To receive guidelines about how to register for MUSC 107 Music Lessons,e-mail Pat Kennedy, administrative coordinator, as soon as possible, in order to complete the necessary steps in order to register. Pat Kennedy, Administrative Coordinator, pkennedy@trincoll.edu, (860) 297-5122John Rose, Faculty Coordinator, john.rose@trincoll.edu, (860) 997-5192

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE, MUSC 109 (.5 credit)

Kris Allen, Director, x5368, kristopher.allen@trincoll.edu

Jazz is America’s own art form! The Jazz Ensemble studies and performs the compositions of Ellington, Monk, Coltrane, Hancock, and others, as well as original works by Professor Allen and the group

members. Styles span the gamut of jazz history, from traditional swing to fusion and jam band funk. We will work hard on improving individually and as a group, with focus on creative improvising, group interplay, and solid grooves. There are usually two performances per semester at various venues on campus. Please e-mail Professor Allen with any questions!

MEETING TIMES: Tuesdays 7:30-10:30 p.m.

LOCATION: AAC 110

AUDITIONS: Auditions will be held during first class time. First class meets Monday, September 4, 7:30 p.m. in AAC 110.

SAMBA ENSEMBLE, MUSC 111 (.5 credit)

Eric Galm, Director, x4201, eric.galm@trincoll.edu

This ensemble primarily performs various carnival and other drumming and singing traditions of Brazil. NO PREVIOUS MUSICAL EXPERIENCE IS

NECESSARY. The Samba Ensemble plays events on and off campus throughoutthe year. We are always looking for various instrumentalists: guitar, bass, trumpet,trombone, saxophone, keyboards, etc. to supplement the ensemble.

MEETING TIMES: Monday 6:00-7:15 p.m. and Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m.Location: AAC 110Auditions: Please contact Professor Eric Galm directly via e-mail, or come to the first class meeting, on Wednesday, September 5, at 6:00 p.m. in AAC 110.

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THE CHAPEL SINGERSThe Chapel Singers is Trinity’s oldest student organization, founded in 1824. Admission is by audition with John Rose, director. The group strives to maintain a high standard of choral excellence as befits our landmark Chapel.

Chapel Singers receive a stipend for their services.

The Chapel Singers provide music for Sunday Chapel at 5:15 p.m. on most Sundays in term and on other occasions, including the annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols, Matriculation, Baccalaureate, and concerts.

On occasion, The Chapel Singers perform off campus, at home and abroad. Previous tours have included concerts in England, Argentina, Italy, San Francisco, and the United States Virgin Islands. This past May, The Chapel Singers per-formed several concerts in Canada.

WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Tuesdays 4:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursdays 4:45 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Most Sundays in term 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

CHAPEL SINGER AUDITIONS: Nothing specific needs to be prepared. However, some previous choral experience is a prerequisite.

CHAPEL SINGERS AUDITION DATES Auditions take place in the Chapel Choir Room (meet in cloister, Quad side of Chapel) Sunday, September 2, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3:30-5:00 p.m. Monday, September 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m Tuesday, September 4, 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-8:00 p.m.

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The MUSICAL-THEATER PRODUCTIONS, MUSC 119 (.25 credit)

Gerald Moshell, Director, x2203, gerald.moshell@trincoll.edu

THE FALL PRODUCTION: RENT, The MusicalThe fall production will be the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT, with music, lyrics, and book by Jonathan Larson, to be performed in the Goodwin Theatre in late October.

REHEARSAL TIMES: Two evening rehearsals per week, on some combination of Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings (TBA)

AUDITIONS: Auditions will be held during any 10-minute slot during the following times:

Tuesday, September 4, 6:00-10:00 p.m., Austin Arts Center 112

Wednesday, September 5, 6:00-10:00 p.m., Austin Arts Center 112

Sign up for any 10-minute audition slot on the musical-theater bulletin board directly to right of Austin Arts Center 112. FOR AUDITIONS: •singanaccompaniedBroadway-typeorpop-rocksong (does not need to be memorized) •bringaseparatecopyofmusicforouraccompanist •ifyouneedhelplocatingmusic,booksofBroadwaytunesareon reserve at Music and Media Services in Raether Library.

Please direct additional questions to Professor Moshell at gerald.moshell@trincoll.edu

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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES, MUSC 105 (.5 credit)

Nancy Curran, Coordinator x2354, nancy.curran@trincoll.edu

Coached by Hartford-area professionals, chamber music ensembles are formed based on auditions with Nancy Curran. Every effort is made to group students with others at the same skill level. Lessons and ensembles programs recital scheduled December 10, 2012.

MEETING TIMES: To be arranged; LOCATION: To be arranged

AUDITIONS: Sign up with Nancy Curran on audition sheets on bulletin board in the Music Department on lower level of Austin Arts Center in Music Department, or by e-mailing her. Format: prepared piece, scale, sight-reading. Thursday, September 6, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Friday, September 7, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

THE TRINITY COLLEGE GOSPEL CHOIR (TCGC)The Trinity College Gospel Choir (TCGC), a student organization now in its 23rd season, brings the vital tradition of gospel music to the Trinity community. Members of the gospel choir enhance the group’s music

program through elements of dance, spoken word, and prayer from the traditional African-American churches. Centered on song, TCGC also builds community and evokes social change on campus. Over the course of each semester, TCGC prepares a concert for the campus community.

The core programs to TCGC are our seasonal concerts. Every Fall and Spring semester we create a space where everyone can join us in worship and praise to the Lord through singing. Each concert has a theme. The Spring of 2012 concert was themed Relentless.

Every Sunday beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Bishop’s Lounge (Mather Hall), members of the choir and Trinity Community gather in song and scripture as we strive to improve our spiritual lives. Every Tuesday evening in the Bishop’s Lounge, members of the choir and Trinity Community gather first in prayer and song as we prepare for future concerts and performances. These practices are not exclusive. If you have any questions, please contact the current co-chairs Fay Williams (fay.williams@trincoll.edu) and Kristina Mereigh (kristina.mereigh@trincoll.edu).

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