Audition Information
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There is a PARENT MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 13TH, 6:00-7:00PM. Everyone needs to attend (including flute choir and jazz ensemble members). No instruments are needed at this meeting.
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We are accepting late auditions. Please submit your audition video ASAP.
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Audition Information | 2023/2024 Season
West Coast Classical is very excited for another fantastic year of music making. We are doing the audition process the same as last time. Instead of a live audition, we are requiring everyone to submit a recorded video audition. The easiest way to achieve this is by using a Smartphone. Below you will find the audition information for each of the West Coast Classical groups. Find a group you wish to audition for and please follow the criteria.
Auditions are mandatory for all new and returning members unless otherwise stated.
1. Record yourself without any edits
2. Record yourself using separate videos for each of the required criteria. (Ex. Concert Orchestra Strings….1. One Scale video 2. One Solo video)
3. Send all required videos in one email.
4. Your videos may be too large to send in a regular email. Upload your video to One Drive or Google Drive if that is the case and then send.
5. Email your audition video to westcoastclassicalauditions@gmail.com
​6. In the "Subject" line of the email, please write your name and what group or groups you are auditioning for. (Ex. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart....Symphonic Orchestra)
Happy practicing! We are looking forward to hearing everyone and cannot wait for another great year of West Coast Classical!
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Kaser at jeff.kaser@westcoastclassical.org
Beginning String Class
(Wednesdays, 4-5pm)
NO Audition is required
Please email info@westcoastclassical.org with the class in the subject line and ask for an ENTRY FORM
This class is designed for members who have never played a string instrument before. Please show up on the first day of class which is September 13th.
Adagio Beginning String Orchestra Level 1
(Wednesdays, 4-5pm)
1. 1-2 octave F Major Scale played at tempo 90 in quarter notes
2. 2-3 minute prepared solo of your choice
3. Excerpt #1 AND #2
Prelude Beginning String Orchestra Level 2
(Wednesdays, 4-5pm)
1. 1-2 octave F Major Scale played at tempo 90 in quarter notes
2. 2-3 minute prepared solo of your choice
3. Excerpt #1 AND #2
Encore Intermediate String Orchestra
(Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm)
1. 2-3 octave F Major Scale played at tempo 90 in quarter notes
2. 2–3 minute prepared solo of your choice
3. Excerpt #1 AND #2
Wind Ensemble
(Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm)
1. 1-2 octave F Major Scale played at tempo 90 in quarter notes
2. 2–3 minute prepared solo of your choice
Concert Orchestra Strings
1. 2-3 octave Bb Major Scale played at tempo 100 in eighth notes
2. 2-3 octave G Melodic Minor Scale played at tempo 100 in eighth notes
​3. 2–3 minute prepared solo of your choice
4. ​Concert Orchestra Excerpts
Concert Orchestra Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion
1. 2-3 octave Bb Major Scale played at tempo 100 in eighth notes
2. 2-3 octave G Melodic Minor Scale played at tempo 100 in eighth notes
3. 2–3 minute prepared solo of your choice
Symphonic Orchestra Strings
1. 2-3 octave A Major Scale played at tempo 100 in sixteenth notes, choice on slur
2. 2-3 octave D Melodic Minor Scale played at tempo 100 in sixteenth notes, choice on slur
​3. 2–3 minute prepared solo of your choice​
4. Symphonic Orchestra Excerpts
Symphonic Orchestra Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion
1. 2-3 octave A Major Scale played at tempo 100 in sixteenth notes, choice on slur
2. 2-3 octave D Melodic Minor Scale played at tempo 100 in sixteenth notes, choice on slur
​3. 2–3 minute prepared solo of your choice​
4. Symphonic Orchestra Excerpts
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Flute Choir, Intermediate Jazz Combo and Advanced Jazz Combo
1. New members please contact Jeff Kaser at jeff.kaser@westcoastclassical.org
2. Returning Members please text Jeff Kaser at (818) 590-4190 if you plan on coming back (Which we hope!!!)
3. NO audition required for returning members.
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2023/2024 Rehearsal Schedule
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Intermediate Jazz Improvisation: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm- Starts September 19th
Advanced Jazz Improvisation: Tuesdays, 7-9:00pm-Starts September 19th
Beginning String Class: Wednesdays, 4-5pm-Starts September 13th
Prelude String Orchestra: Wednesdays, 4-5pm-Starts September 13th
Adagio String Orchestra: Wednesdays, 4-5pm-Starts September 13th
Encore String Orchestra: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm -Starts September 13th
Wind Ensemble: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm -Starts September 13th
Concert Orchestra: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm-Starts September 13th
Symphonic Orchestra: Wednesdays: 8:15-9:45pm -Starts September 13th
Flute Choir: Saturdays, 9-10:30am-Starts September 16th
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