Peter Jarvis, Conductor
Rehearsals: Saturday, 9:00-10:00 am
First Rehearsal: September 18, 2010
Jordan Hall Concerts:
Winter Festival, December 18, 2010
Spring Festival, June 4, 2011
8 O'Clock STO
8 O'Clock String Training Orchestra is open by audition to advanced beginner string players. Students placed in this orchestra have mastered basic technical aspects of playing the instrument, can read music proficiently, are comfortable in some upper positins, and have often had previous ensemble experience. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members ofthe 8 O'Clock STO are in grades 4-7.
Rehearals: Saturday, 8:00 - 9:00 am
9 O'Clock STO
9 O'Clock String Training Orchestra is open by audition to beginning string players. Students placed in this orchestra have mastered basic technical aspects of the instrument, can read music, and have generally studied their instrument for at least 2-3 years. While orchestral assignments are made by level, not age, most members of the 9 O'Clock STO are in grades 3-5.
Fall Seating Auditions (for members only)
Seating Auditions: September 11-12
Seating auditions are 7 minutes long and can be scheduled after August 15, by logging into your account at necprepauditions.com.
Seating audition requirements: Prepare two solo works or two movements from the same work that represent contrasting styles. This usually means a fast, technical piece and a slower, more lyrical piece.
Absence Requests
Please print and hand-in an Absence Request Form to the student manager or to Concert Ensemble Manager, Rebecca Bogers. Requests need to be submitted at least two weeks before the date of absence. You may also fax your form into (617) 585-1135 or snail mail to:
NEC Preparatory School
Attn: Rebecca Bogers
290 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA. 02115
Still have questions?
Rebecca Bogers, Concert Ensemble Manager, (617) 585-1127
STO members can contact Diamanda Dramm, the STO student manager.
2010-08-06
DUKE ELLINGTON