University Band
University Band (MUS 121); Winter semester only
T, 6:00-7:50 p.m.
PAC 1515
In keeping with the great tradition of university bands, the GVSU University Band performs quality standard band literature. Designed specifically for the non-major, the University Band meets during the winter semester only and is open to all students. No audition is required for participation in this band, but there is an audition for chair placement. The University Band presents a concert at the end of the semester. All GVSU students are encouraged to continue music-making in this musically rewarding environment.
Auditions
Audition Information
2023 University Band Chair Placement Audition Information
Date: Sunday, January 8 and Monday, January 9
Location: HCPA 1211 (Dr. Martin's Office)
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Bring your Chair Placement Music to the audition.
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University Band Chair Assignments:
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Will be posted on Blackboard and on the bulletin board outside of the band room and emailed by 10 am on Tuesday, January 10.
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First Meeting of University Band:
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University Band will rehearse (with instruments) on Tuesday, January 10 at 6:00pm in the band room (Haas Center For Performing Arts, room 1515).
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Folders will be issued at the first rehearsal.
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- GVSU Owned instruments can be checked out (free of charge) by e-mailing Sean Schafianski ([email protected]).
2023 Chair Placement Audition Music
Please Click (or "right-click and "save as" to your computer) to DOWNLOAD Chair Placement Audition Music
Repertoire and Documents
Tentative Selections for Winter 2023:
Overture for Winds, Charles Carter
Benediction, John Stevens
Paper Cut, Alex Shapiro
Songs of Old Kentucky, Brant Karrick
The National Game, John Philip Sousa
Acrostic Song, David Del Tredici, arr. Spede
Lightening Field, John Mackey
Selections from "West Side Story," arr. Duthoit