APPLETON, WIS. – The Lawrence Academy of Music is getting ready to hold auditions for the 2007-08 school year programs. The Academy is holding auditions for its Girl Choir program, the Symphonic Band, the Wind Ensemble, and the Academy String Orchestra.
The Girl Choir holds auditions for girls currently in second through 11th grade as follows:
Auditions for Bel Canto, for girls currently in grades eight through 11, are on May 15 and 17.
Auditions for Cantabile, for girls currently in grades six through eight, are on May 15 and 17.
Auditions for Intermezzo, for girls currently in grades four through six, are on May 2 and 3.
Auditions for Allegretto, for girls currently in grades three and four, are on April 25 and 26.
Auditions for Primo, for girls currently in grades two and three, are on April 25 and 26.
Ragazze for girls currently in grades two through four is a new training choir this year. It is open to any girl who wishes to sing. No audition is required but space is limited. Registration for this new program will be accepted until May 25.
The Girl Choir program seeks to provide quality choral opportunities for girls in the Fox Valley region. Through the study and performance of the highest quality music, the girls develop vocal technique, music reading skills, creativity, expressive artistry, and an awareness of various cultures. The program strives to create an atmosphere that encourages girls to respect the uniqueness of others, to take risks that foster individual growth, and to continue their development into self-assured young women. Currently there are over 270 girls singing in the Girl Choir program representing over 50 schools from throughout Northeastern Wisconsin.
For more information on the Girl Choir program, call 920-832-7038 or visit www.lawrence.edu/dept/acad_music/girl_choir.shtml.
The Symphonic Band, formerly the Honors Band, is open to talented band students currently in grades six through eight. The band holds auditions on April 29. The Honors Band provides experience with advanced music for middle school band students. Two 10-week semesters, two concerts, and a local tour are all part of the program. The deadline to apply for an audition is April 20.
The Wind Ensemble, open to talented wind, brass, and percussion band students currently in grades eight through 11, holds auditions on April 29. The Wind Ensemble provides advanced high school band students with opportunities to become acquainted with music specifically composed and arranged for the soloistic possibilities of wind ensembles. The program includes two 10-week semesters, two concerts, and tour opportunities. The deadline to apply for an audition is April 20.
The Academy String Orchestra (ASTRO) holds auditions for students in grades five through eight on May 6. This program is open to string players interested in preparing and performing music at a high level. The program emphasizes the development of reading music and beginning ensemble skills. The program includes two 10-week sessions, two performances, and a local tour. The deadline to apply for an audition is April 27.
Details and application forms for these ensembles are available from local school music teachers, by contacting the Academy of Music at 920-832-6632, by visiting the Academy’s website at www.lawrence.edu/dept/acad_music, or by visiting the Academy at 100 Water St., Appleton.
