Auditioning for an OUMS Ensemble
General Information
Auditions take place for all the university orchestras over the weekend of Saturday 0th/Sunday 1st week in Michaelmas term. Representatives of each orchestra will be present at every audition. All freshers have an opportunity to sign up for an audition slot at the OUSU Freshers' Fair during 0th week - look out for the OUMS/University Orchestras stall.
How long are the auditions and what should I prepare?
The auditions are approximately 5 minutes long and you will be asked to perform a prepared piece and a short extract of orchestral sight-reading. Accompanists will not be provided, and it is not expected that auditionees bring their own - it is usual for people to play a solo piece or the solo part from a sonata/concerto or similar.
Do you want to re-audition?
If you missed the chance to sign up for an audition slot at Freshers' Fair or want to re-audition, please contact the OUMS secretary.
Next OUMS Concerts
Friday 12th of November 2010
OUO Michaelmas Concert
Town Hall, St Aldates, 20:00: details
Saturday 20th of November 2010
Oxford University Brass Band Concert
University Church, 19:30: details
Monday 22nd of November 2010
OU Philharmonia Concert
Town Hall, 19:30: details
Friday 26th of November 2010
OUWO Concert
University Church, 20:00: details
Tuesday 30th of November 2010
Oxford University Sinfonietta Michaelmas Term Concert
Holywell Music Room, 20:00: details
Wednesday 1st of December 2010
OUSC: Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Parts 1 to 3
St Peter's College Chapel, 19:30: details
See also the full Events Diary for events listings.
