Kansas ASTA Jr. High State-Wide Orchestra
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Place: Hutchinson Middle School 8th Grade Attendance Center (Liberty), 14th and Adams, Hutchinson KS
Schedule: 8:00-8:30 Registration; 8:30-10:00 Rehearsal #1; 10:00-10:15 Break;
10:30-11:30 Rehearsal #2; 11:30-1:00 Lunch; 1:00-2:00 Rehearsal #3
3:00 Concert
There will be approximately 84 players; 22 first violins, 22 second violins, 16 violas, 14 cellos, and 10 basses. Selection is based on the teacher recommendation and the review of the "paper audition" forms by the player selection committee. Participation is reserved for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders only by the following system:
1. Schools with an enrollment of 20 or more are asked, if possible, to send entry forms for a quintet- 1 First Violin, 1 Second Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Bass - plus as many as 2 designated alternates.
2. Schools with an enrollment of fewer than 20 are asked, if possible, to send entry forms for a trio- one cello or bass player and two violin or viola players - plus one designated alternate.
This group is not an "Honors Orchestra" in the purest sense of the word, but is intended as an opportunity for as many fine players as possible from as many schools as possible to create a "mountain top experience" that can inspire the participants to, in turn, inspire and encourage fellow students in their respective school orchestras.
Send entry forms to: Mr. Michael Harbaugh - Chairman
Beloit High School
1711 North Walnut
Beloit, KS 67420
The 2010 clinician will be Eric Crawford of Wichita East High School.
Music to be used by the 2010 orchestra will be:
String Orchestra
1. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3; J. S. Bach, arr. Isaac; Alfred Publ.; $60.00 (1st mvt only)
2. When The Stars Began To Fall; Fred J. Allen, TRN Publ.; $60.00
3. Mantras; Richard Meyer; Alfred Publ.; $52.00
Full Orchestra:
- Chant and Joyous Dance, Elliot Del Borgo, Alfred (Belwin WB)
May be POP but should be enough parts, borrow from a friend if you need to….
Kansas ASTA Jr. High/Middle School
State-Wide Orchestra
Paper Audition Form
(Please Type or Print)
please check the appropriate line:
___First Violin application
___Second Violin application
___Viola application
___Cello application
___String Bass application
___designated alternate #1 application _____________instrument
___designated alternate #2 application _____________instrument
Student's Name___________________________School Name___________________________
School Address______________________________________________________________________
street city zip phone
School Orchestra Teacher____________________________home phone _________________________
Grade in School_______ Seat No.____Section______No. Players in Section___
Check one: teacher recommends student seating in front__ middle__ back__ of section.
teacher recommends student for section leader __
Please list most advanced solos which have been performed in public: include specific names of pieces, books, composers.
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Please list most advanced etudes, solos, etc., studied: include specific names of pieces, books, composers.
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Additional Comments:
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Postmark by February 15 to:
Mr. Michael Harbaugh, Beloit High School, 1711 N. Walnut, Beloit, KS, 67420
Here is a sample of the form used for students to indicate that they would like to apply for the opportunity to be selected and understand their commitment. Please be sure that the paper audition form is filled out by the school orchestra director if one is available. Please do not have the students complete the paper audition..
Congratulations on being considered to apply for recommendation to this “All-State” Orchestra. Please return the commitment slip by February 5, 2010. The committee will meet in early March to select the orchestra. Please let me know as soon as possible if your child may participate in this State-Wide Orchestra, e-mail - ________________, home phone _________, school phone _________
Thanks!!
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I would like to be recommended for the State-Wide ASTA Jr. High Clinic Orchestra in Hutchinson on Saturday, April 17, 2010. I understand that if accepted I am committed to attend the clinic.
Student____________________________
Parent______________________________