Hi opera orchestra-
I created a playlist of all the videos for the Royal Opera House/Colin Davis version of “Hansel und Gretel” that Dr. Jacobs recommended for us today.
Here is the link to that playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcM9mEhVBx8UHupOoCXMXO7M4NgBaUUbm
Enjoy!
Hi everyone-
Below is the link to the audio file recorded yesterday from our Scheherazade run-through. Please download, give it a listen, and make helpful notes on how to improve your part for the next rehearsal. Like Zeke said, don’t dwell on the silly mistakes too much; just make a note & move on!
Hello everyone! I have updated the personnel list for this term. It is located on this website under “About”, then “Musicians”, and is a word document that will be downloaded. The list will also be posted on the UOSO bulletin board outside of room 173 by tonight, Sunday, where you signed up for seating auditions. I apologize for those of you who currently only have last names on the list; I will update it as soon as I get some first names!
Also, if you haven’t noticed on this website already, the rehearsal schedule for this week is posted. This will happen every week, and even during the week if necessary. I would always check here first, as the schedule posted on the board outside 173 may not get updated as quickly. (I get busy, too!)
See you all tomorrow! I can’t wait to see you all, new & old faces alike.
-Natalie
Hello all. We will be performing Tchaikovsky Symphony #4 to begin next season. Here is a great introduction to the piece with the Chicago Symphony and Alexander Polianichko, incidentally whom I studied Tchaikovsky #5 with in St. Petersburg a few years ago. Please watch it and get excited!
Last night’s concert was incredible on many levels. I think most of us found it it especially exciting to play on a professional stage. It brought a new level of energy that invigorated our performance. The Bach was well done and felt very comfortable last night. Bravo Zeke. The Faure was beautiful with lovely wind solos and the choir sounded fantastic. The Ravel was sublime. The opening was truly transcendent. The Pantomime had some wonderful solos (congrats to Sarah, Bashar, Annissa, oboe trio, etc), and the Danse Gènèrale was over the top! Amazing energy and preparation. I think this one really impressed. Bravo. I consider it a great honor to be your conductor and I am so proud of your accomplishment!
Next week, we host an international level conducting workshop. Please do your very best for these young talented conductors as they work with you and Maestro Varon from Eastman. Let’s represent the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance well as these musicians get their first impression of you so they share with others how great you are. See the rehearsal schedule for details.
Last night, I witnessed an incredible, albeit marathon concert last night. It was a joy to see such talent from our school on display and I want to congratulate both finalists, and the honorable mentions and finalists from the orchestra.
Winners:
Honorable mentions from our ranks in the orchestra:
Finalists from our ranks in the orchestra:
Bravo everyone!
Violin I
Mary Evans
Bashar Matti
Violin II
Chris Ives
Anne Wolfe
Viola
Annissa Olsen
Hannah Breyer
Cello
Natalie Parker
Nora Willauer
Bass
Kyle Sanborn
Application deadline for the UO Conducting workshop is March 20. As long as you complete the online application by March 21 you will have full consideration. Application fee can be mailed separately and must be received by March 30. See below for full post.
The University of Oregon Summer Conducting Institute is designed for nine experienced, pre-professonal conductors to learn how to better use both musical creativity and gesture to get more of what you want from the orchestra. Master teacher Neil Varon from the Eastman School of Music will show participants how to achieve both technical and musical clarity to their beat in both piano/string quintet and full orchestra sessions. Dr. David Jacobs, Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of Oregon will assist Maestro Varon and give a one-on-one debriefing session to each participant during the course.
Applicants who not offered participant status are encouraged to attend as auditors. Auditors may observe all podium sessions and participate fully in all lectures. Auditors may also have some one-on-one contact with the workshop faculty as the schedule permits. First time workshop attendees and those who are considering graduate conducting studies are particularly encouraged to attend as auditors to gain valuable workshop experience.
Each conducting participant will receive ample podium time in both string quintet/piano sessions and full orchestra sessions. Every participant will conduct at each one of the conducting sessions. Participants will be video recorded, so please bring a high-speed SD card to ensure quality. Expect to play your primary instrument during string quintet/piano sessions when not conducting.
Tuition
Repertoire
*All participants will prepare the Copland. In addition, you may choose 1-2 pieces in which to focus. Each movement of a symphony is considered a separate choice for this purpose.
To apply: Click here to complete the application. To complete your application, you must submit a $35 application fee made payable to University of Oregon SOMD. Application deadline is March 20.
Questions? e-mail David Jacobs at djacobs@uoregon.edu
What last year’s participants are saying:
Thank you all for a marvelous concert last Saturday. The Vaughan-Williams was sublime. We really made some beautifully profound sounds, especially in the Romanza. Thank you so much for your passion and excellence! Natalie will be sending out a link to the recording soon. In the meanwhile, enjoy excerpts from the Romanza.
Here are the following Beethoven excerpts for playing exams during week one:
Finale numbers may be different depending on your edition. (Alternate measure numbers are in parentheses)
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello and Bass **For cello and bass players who are auditioning for UOCO, I will use your video as your audition for UOCO.
Woodwinds
Brass
Instead of coming in and playing for me personally, please video record all of the excerpts and send me a link via e-mail by Monday, January 13. If you do not have the equipment for a video recording or the confidence in being able to upload it, you may make an individual appointment to play for me during week one. I will have availability 1/6 (before orchestra), 1/8 (11-3), 1/9 (11-5) for students who play for me live. You must either submit a video recording or play for me live by Friday, January 10 to receive full credit.
Play excerpts at the following tempos:
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