Ensemble Auditions

Tentative Fall 2020 Audition Info

Due to the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, it is necessary for our department to keep a flexible auditions schedule for Fall 2020. Las Positas College is currently on track to resume in-person class meetings in August, with all ensembles beginning rehearsals. Auditions are tentatively scheduled to happen either in the two weeks leading up to the start of the semester (August 3-14) or in the first week of classes (August 17-21) depending on the ensemble. Remote/online auditions are also being considered for the summer months.

This page will be updated further as information becomes available and decisions are made. Please check back after any major COVID-19 updates that may affect scheduling.

Below is the audition information for all ensembles from Spring 2020. Use it as reference for what to expect and prepare in advance of this fall:

Enrollment

Auditionees must enroll in their desired ensemble(s) before auditions are held to guarantee availability and placement. Visit Admissions & Records to complete enrollment in ensembles. Auditioned ensemble class codes are:

• MUS 15 - Jazz Ensemble
  • Mon - 6:00-8:50pm
• MUS 16 - Orchestra
  • Wed - 6:00-8:50pm
• MUS 17A/17B - Jazz Combos
  • Tu/Th - 2:30-3:45pm
• MUS 45 - Chamber Choir
  • Tu/Th - 4:00-5:50pm, Fri - 12:30-1:20pm
• MUS 46 - Vocal East
  • Mon/Wed - 4:00-5:50pm, Fri - 1:30-2:20pm

Vocal Audition Requirements

Chamber Choir and Vocal East Ensemble Auditions will be held the first week of spring classes (Jan. 13-17, 2020) during scheduled class meeting times. Individual auditions are required for ensemble placement, including for returning members.

Please download, read, fill out, and bring to your audition:

Vocal Ensemble Auditions - Forms & Info

Additionally, sign up for the 10-minute audition slot of your choosing here: 

Vocal Auditions Sign-Ups

Instrumental Audition Requirements

For audition requirements, contact the following instructors:

• MUS 14/15 - Jazz Ensemble - Cindy Browne Rosefield
  • crosefield@laspositascollege.edu
• MUS 16 - Orchestra - Dr. Leslie La Barre
  • llabarre@laspositascollege.edu
• MUS 17A/17B - Jazz Combos - Ryan Manzi
  • rmanzi@laspositascollege.edu

Non-Auditioned Ensemble Classes

The following ensemble classes do not require auditions - anyone is welcome and able to join regardless of experience level:

• MUS 44 - Concert Choir - Tu - 6:00-8:50pm
  • Ash Walker, Director
  • awalker@laspositascollege.edu

• MUS 48 - Improvisation Lab - Th - 6:00-8:50pm
  • Tim Devine, Instructor
  • tdevine@laspositascollege.edu

Questions?

 After reading all available information thoroughly, any remaining questions may be directed to Ian Brekke (ibrekke@laspositascollege.edu) or Dan Marschak (dmarschak@laspositascollege.edu)