Member Information
2020 Semester
Our rehearsals will begin again next week. If you normally have Tuesday rehearsals, you will begin on January 14th. If you normally have Wednesday rehearsals, you will begin on January 15th.
YOU MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO FIRST REHEARSAL! Please go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/palmdale/Activity_Search?Page=2 to register.
DESERT SANDS STUDENTS WILL MEET AT THE PLAYHOUSE THE FIRST REHEARSAL.
Our rehearsals will begin again next week. If you normally have Tuesday rehearsals, you will begin on January 14th. If you normally have Wednesday rehearsals, you will begin on January 15th.
YOU MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO FIRST REHEARSAL! Please go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/palmdale/Activity_Search?Page=2 to register.
DESERT SANDS STUDENTS WILL MEET AT THE PLAYHOUSE THE FIRST REHEARSAL.
Audition Information
2020 Semester
West Coast Classical is very excited for another semester of music making. We are doing the audition process the same as last semester. Instead of a live audition, we are requiring NEW members 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 members only.
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 Excerpt video 3. 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)
7. Video audition must be submitted by January 4th.
Happy practicing! We are looking forward to hearing new members and cannot wait for another great semester of West Coast Classical!
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Kaser at jeffkaser@hotmail.com
2020 Semester
West Coast Classical is very excited for another semester of music making. We are doing the audition process the same as last semester. Instead of a live audition, we are requiring NEW members 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 members only.
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 Excerpt video 3. 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)
7. Video audition must be submitted by January 4th.
Happy practicing! We are looking forward to hearing new members and cannot wait for another great semester of West Coast Classical!
If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Kaser at jeffkaser@hotmail.com
Beginning String Class (Wednesdays, 4-5pm)
NO Audition is required
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 January 15th.
Adagio Beginning String Orchestra Level 1 (Wednesdays, 4-5pm)
1. One scale of your choice
2. 1-2 minute prepared solo of your choice
Prelude Beginning String Orchestra Level 2 (Wednesdays, 4-5pm)
1. Once scale of your choice
2. 1-2 minute prepared solo of your choice
Encore Intermediate String Orchestra (Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm)
1. One 2-3 octave Major scale of your choice
2. One 2-3 octave minor scale of your choice
3. 2-4 minute prepared solo of your choice
NO Audition is required
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 January 15th.
Adagio Beginning String Orchestra Level 1 (Wednesdays, 4-5pm)
1. One scale of your choice
2. 1-2 minute prepared solo of your choice
Prelude Beginning String Orchestra Level 2 (Wednesdays, 4-5pm)
1. Once scale of your choice
2. 1-2 minute prepared solo of your choice
Encore Intermediate String Orchestra (Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm)
1. One 2-3 octave Major scale of your choice
2. One 2-3 octave minor scale of your choice
3. 2-4 minute prepared solo of your choice
Concert Orchestra Strings
1. Scales
2. Excerpts
3. 3-5 minute prepared solo of your choice
1. Scales
2. Excerpts
3. 3-5 minute prepared solo of your choice
Symphonic Orchestra Strings
1. Scales
2. Excerpts
3. 3-5 minute prepared solo of your choice
1. Scales
2. Excerpts
3. 3-5 minute prepared solo of your choice
Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion
1. Scales
2. Excerpts
3. 3-5 minute prepared solo of your choice
1. Scales
2. Excerpts
3. 3-5 minute prepared solo of your choice
Flute Choir, Intermediate Jazz Combo and Advanced Jazz Combo
No audition required for returning members.
New members please contact Jeff Kaser at jeffkaser@hotmail.com
No audition required for returning members.
New members please contact Jeff Kaser at jeffkaser@hotmail.com
2019/2020 Rehearsal Schedule
Intermediate Jazz Improvisation: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Advanced Jazz Improvisation: Tuesdays, 7-9:00pm
Beginning String Class: Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Prelude String Orchestra: Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Adagio String Orchestra:Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Chamber Orchestra: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm
Encore String Orchestra: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm
Wind Ensemble: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm
Concert Orchestra: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Symphonic Orchestra: Wednesdays: 8:15-9:45pm
Flute Choir: Saturdays, 9-10:30am