Audition Information
Audition sign-ups for Department of Music ensembles begin August 1. For auditions requiring advance sign up as indicated below, visit the department main office or call 530.752.5537.
| Group |
Director |
Date |
Time |
Room |
Notes |
Baroque Ensemble |
Michael Sand/ Phebe Craig |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Contact Michael Sand to arrange audition. |
| Early Music Ensemble |
David Nutter |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Contact David Nutter to arrange audition . |
| Gamelan Ensemble |
Henry Spiller |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Contact Henry Spiller to arrange audition. |
| Gospel Choir |
Calvin Lymos |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Register in advance and attend first class (9/26). |
| Hindustani Vocal Ensemble |
Rita Sahai |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Contact Rita Sahai to arrange audition. |
| Jazz Band/Improv |
Delbert Bump |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Contact Delbert Bump for audition schedule. |
| Samba School |
Chris Froh |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Contact Chris Froh in advance and attend first class. |
| Student Chamber Ensembles |
David Granger |
9/24 9/26 |
2–5 pm 11 am–2 pm |
108 |
Students must know their scales, prepare 2–3 minutes of music to best show abilities, and perform without accompaniment. Advance sign-up required. |
| UC Davis Symphony Orchestra |
D. Kern Holoman |
9/22 9/23 |
1–5 pm |
105 |
Wind, brass, and percussion players audition 9/22; string players, 9/23. All applicants must prepare a short work to best show abilities (typically a concerto movement). Seats are for a full year, with immediate rehearsal on 9/23 and performance on 9/24. More information at audition. Advance sign-up required. |
| University Chorus |
Jeffrey Thomas |
9/24 |
9 am–5 pm |
115 |
Chorus applicants must perform scales and sight reading. Advance sign-up required. |
| University Concert Band |
Pete Nowlen |
9/27 9/29 |
1:30–5 pm 10–3 pm |
105 |
Students must perform a 1–2 minute piece, two scales of director's choice, and sight reading. Advance sign-up required. |