Member Information
Audition Information
2018/2019 Season
West Coast Classical is very excited for another fantastic year of music making. We are doing the audition process differently this year. 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 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 September 1st.
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 jeffkaser@hotmail.com
2018/2019 Season
West Coast Classical is very excited for another fantastic year of music making. We are doing the audition process differently this year. 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 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 September 1st.
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 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 September 12th.
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 September 12th.
Adagio Beginning String Orchestra Level 1 (Wednesdays, 4-5pm)
1. One scale of your choice
2. 1-2 minute prepared solo of your choice
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
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
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
Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion
1. Scales
2. Excerpts
3. 3-5 minute prepared solo of your choice
Please note: All Woodwind, Brass, Percussion scales and excerpts are the same for each ensemble except for Symphonic Orchestra Clarinets.
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
Central Europe 2019 Information
City of Lancaster Passport Information for Europe 2019 Orchestra Trip
2018/2019 Rehearsal Schedule
Intermediate Jazz Improvisation: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm (Starts September 11th)
Advanced Jazz Improvisation: Tuesdays, 7-9:00pm (Starts September 11th)
Beginning String Class: Wednesdays, 4-5pm (Starts September 12th)
Prelude String Orchestra: Wednesdays, 4-5pm (Starts September 12th)
Adagio String Orchestra:Wednesdays, 4-5pm (Starts September 12th)
Chamber Orchestra: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm (Starts September 12th)
Encore String Orchestra: Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm (Starts September 12th)
Wind Ensemble: Wednesdays, 5-6:15pm (Starts September 12th)
Concert Orchestra: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm (Starts September 12th)
Symphonic Orchestra: Wednesdays: 8:15-9:45pm (Starts September 12th)
Flute Choir: Saturdays, 9-10:30am (Starts September 15th)