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Auditions!

Boulder High School Chamber Orchestra!!!!

Please note:
it is not necessary to audition for Boulder High Symphony Orchestra - just register for Orchestra 1.
Students in both orchestras have the same performance and travel opportunities.
Current Chamber Orchestra members do not need to re-audition.

By appointment March 11 - April 11

Audition requirements:

  • 3 octave major and minor scales and arpeggios of student's choice
  • Piece of student's choice
  • Orchestral excerpt (acquired from Dr. Mason)

Skills to bring:

  • Ability to play easily in 1st through 5th positions
  • Understanding/skill in vibrato
  • Understanding/skill in spiccato
  • Ability to read treble clef (violists), and tenor clef ('cellists and bassists)

Please call Dr. Katharine Mason, Director (720) 939-5684 to schedule an appointment

Boulder High Orchestra

The Boulder High School Orchestras strive to offer an environment where students can learn and appreciate music in a wide variety while improving their skills as musicians. This is achieved daily within each class as students ranging from freshman to seniors participate under the direction of Dr. Katharine Mason.

Orchestra

Orchestra is a performing ensemble, which performs for school concerts, competitions and special occasions, including Back to School night, BHS Showcase, and others. It is open to all students who play violin, viola, cello or bass.

The dress code for performances is black and white dress clothes. Shoes should be black dress shoes.

Parents are always needed to chaperone for competitions and trips, to help organize the music library and to help at concerts.

Musical Pit Orchestra

A musical takes place during the spring semester. The make-up of the orchestra is different each year, determined by the needs of the musical. An audition is required for students who wish to participate in the Pit Orchestra. Rehearsals begin approximately six weeks prior to the opening of the musical. Rehearsals are held after school and can sometimes run rather late, especially the two weeks just prior to the opening of the musical. Students will need to dress appropriately for the performances.

 
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