2013-14 Civic Youth Ensembles Brochure

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Civic Youth Ensembles

accessible • excellent • inspirational • diverse • empowering

2013-2014

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Join the Civic Experience…

Ignite your soul through music education at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra!

For more than 40 years, the DSO has committed itself to educational excellence by providing students access to life-changing musical experiences. It is our sincerest goal to provide students with a transformative experience that will spark and sustain a lifelong passion for music. As members of the DSO’s renowned Civic Youth Ensembles, participants enjoy master classes and workshops with DSO musicians, conductors and international artists. Further, students enjoy the unparalleled facilities of the Jacob Bernard Pincus Music Education Center, the Max M. Fisher Music Center and historic Orchestra Hall. Together as one DSO, the Civic Youth training programs allow the DSO to strengthen its mission towards music education and provide a vast and rich musical tapestry that the entire community can enjoy. We invite you to join us for this unique and life-changing educational experience — the DSO’s Civic Youth Ensembles.

Phillip Wm. Fisher

Leonard Slatkin

Charles Burke

Dr. Clyde Wu

DSO Board Chairman

Music Director

Become engaged, get involved, and ignite your soul through music…

Sincerely, Phillip, Leonard, Anne, Charles and Clyde

Senior Director of Education

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Education Board Committee Chair

Anne Parsons

President and CEO

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.........................................................2

Civic Youth Ensembles History Building on our 42 years of experience in music education

History...................................................................3 Civic Advanced Studies..................................4 Large Ensembles.....................................5, 6, 7 Chamber Music..................................................8 Small Ensembles...............................................8 Classes and Labs...............................................9 Tuition Fee.........................................................10 Audition Checklist............................................11 Donor/Support...............................back cover

Since 1970, the Detroit Symphony Orchestras Civic Youth Ensembles (CYE) have provided musicians with comprehensive music education.

CYE offers training and performance opportunities for all ages and ability levels — from elementary school students through adults in the following areas: Civic advanced studies, Civic large ensembles, Civic chamber music and small ensembles and Civic classes and labs.

CYE is one of the only programs of its kind associated with one of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

All members of CYE benefit from engaging one-on-one interactions with DSO musicians and internationally renowned artists, all while performing in the state of the art facilities of the Max M. Fisher Music Center — including historic Orchestra Hall. CYE’s mission is to foster the development of every student’s artistic and creative potential.

CYE faculty believe music can provide youth with the necessary tools to develop important life skills such as critical and analytical thinking, creative problem solving, effective communication and teamwork, and to help them to discover success no matter what path in life they choose. We invite you to join our ever-expanding Civic Youth Ensembles family.

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Civic Advanced Studies

The Civic Orchestra, Civic Jazz Orchestra and Civic Wind Ensemble provide the most advanced and motivated young musicians with the highest level of performance experiences.

CIVIC ORCHESTRA

CIVIC jazz ORCHESTRA

CIVIC wind ensemble

Civic Orchestra is the premier youth orchestra in the CYE program. Through advanced orchestral repertoire, students are challenged to perform at professional levels, to strive for advanced musicianship and to continue to enhance their superior technical and musical ensemble playing.

Open to advanced strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion musicians of high school through college undergraduate ages. Three or four fulllength performances are given each year on the historic Orchestra Hall stage, including side by side performances with DSO musicians. Select musicians from the Civic Orchestra perform the full length Nutcracker ballet in partnership with Taylor Ballet Americana each season. The Civic Orchestra has collaborated with Leonard Slatkin, Emanuel Ax, Midori, Itzhak Perlman, Sir Andrew Davis, Neeme Järvi, John Corigliano, Mark Wigglesworth, Pinchas Zukerman and Yan Pascal Tortelier, just to name a few.

Civic Jazz Orchestra provides students advanced experience in performing music of varying styles from the standard modern jazz repertoire. In this ensemble, Michigan’s premiere young jazz musicians gain advanced training that builds upon the strong tradition of jazz in Detroit. Open to advanced piano, guitar, bass, brass, woodwinds and percussion musicians of senior high school ages. Three or four full-length performances are given each year, including performing on the main stage at the Detroit Jazz Festival. Civic Jazz Orchestra has collaborated with Terence Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, Jeff Tyzik, Sean Jones, Regina Carter, Carl Allen, Wycliffe Gordon, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Jon Faddis, and Branford Marsalis, just to name a few.

Civic Wind Ensemble provides opportunities to study and perform works from the wind repertoire of the 16th through the 21st centuries. Civic Wind Ensemble students study instrumental works in a broad range of styles, as well as world premieres including pieces for full wind ensemble and chamber music. Open to advanced level wind, brass and percussion musicians, this ensemble provides students with opportunities to perform intensive and demanding repertoire. Students participate in three full concerts each season on the historic Orchestra Hall Stage.

Membership is by audition only and previous jazz ensemble experience is required.

Audition Information: dso.org/civic

Membership is by audition only and previous orchestral experience is required.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Rehearsals: Saturdays from 1:00 – 3:30 PM Audition Information: dso.org/civic

Audition Information: dso.org/civic

Membership is by audition only and previous band or orchestra experience is required.

Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Civic Large Ensembles CIVIC philharmonic orchestra Civic Philharmonic Orchestra offers advanced musicians the opportunity to experience challenging repertoire. Philharmonic is open to advanced strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion musicians of high school ages.

Repertoire includes standard full symphonic literature, in addition to several world premieres commissioned especially for the orchestra.

Three performances are given each year as a part of the Civic Family Experience concerts in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

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Civic Sinfonia Orchestra Civic Sinfonia Orchestra is open to intermediate strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion musicians. This orchestra will explore concert repertoire for orchestra in a setting that encourages the development of technical precision, leadership and musical artistry.

Musicians must be able to read music in order to be eligible for the Sinfonia Orchestra. Sinfonia presents three performances each year as a part of the Civic Family Experience concerts in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

Membership is by placement audition only.

Membership is by placement audition only and previous ensemble experience is required.

Rehearsals: Saturdays 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Rehearsals: Saturdays 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Civic String Orchestra Presto

Civic Concert Orchestra Civic Concert Orchestra provides musicians the chance to enhance their ensemble skills and musicality through performance of selections from and arrangements of orchestral repertoire.

Basic technique and artistic vocabulary is reinforced. Open to intermediate and advanced strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion musicians. Three performances are given each year as a part of the Civic Family Experience concerts in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

In the string orchestra programs, the Civic String Orchestra Presto is the most advanced String Orchestra. Civic String Orchestra Presto is open to all intermediate musicians of violin, viola, cello and double bass. Rehearsals will focus on the advanced mastery of essential ensemble fundamentals necessary to performing in a full orchestra setting. Civic String Orchestra Presto presents three performances each year as a part of the Civic Experience concerts in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

Membership is by placement audition only and previous ensemble experience is required.

Ensemble may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Rehearsals: Saturdays 2:30 - 5:00 PM

Membership is by placement audition only.

Rehearsals: Saturdays 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Civic String Orchestra Allegro Emphasizing the fundamentals of large ensemble playing, Civic String Orchestra Allegro is an ideal large ensemble experience for intermediate students of violin, viola, cello and double bass. Students must be able to read music to be eligible for String Orchestra Allegro. Rehearsals will focus on developing vital performing techniques such as listening, intonation and blend of sound. String Orchestra Allegro presents three performances each year as a part of the Civic Experience concerts in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

Ensemble may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by placement audition only.

Rehearsals: Saturdays 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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Civic Large Ensembles !

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Civic String Orchestra Maestoso Civic String Orchestra Maestoso provides elementary and middle school violin, viola, cello and bass musicians the opportunity to build upon fundamental instrumental skills. Rehearsals will focus on the recognition and application of musical tempos and styles. Students learn basic key signature, time signatures and terms for expression. Students will receive instruction in music reading skills, production of a good tone, bowing and left-hand techniques. Civic String Orchestra Maestoso presents two performances each year as a part of the Civic Experience concerts in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

Ensemble may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by application. A placement listening session may be held.

Rehearsals: Saturdays 8:30 - 11:00 AM

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String Orchestra Vivace Civic String Orchestra Vivace is an introductory ensemble and no prior knowledge or experience with a stringed instrument is necessary. Students will learn beginner skills for the violin, viola, cello and bass. In Civic String Orchestra Vivace, students will learn the proper techniques for how to hold their bow and instrument as well as how

to store and transport the instrument. Students will have the opportunity to develop the ability to recognize and match pitches as well as read music and count rhythms. Civic String Orchestra Vivace presents two performances each year as a part of the Civic Experience concerts in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

Ensemble may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by application. A placement listening session may be held.

Rehearsals: Saturdays 8:30 - 11:00 AM

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Civic Symphonic Band Open to intermediate and advanced level wind, brass and percussion players in middle through high school, the Civic Symphonic Band provides students the opportunity to develop musicianship, refine performance skills and develop responsible rehearsal habits through the study of core wind band literature. Students participate in three performances each year as a part of the Civic Family Experience concerts in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

Ensemble may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by placement audition only and previous band ensemble experience is required.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:30PM

Civic Jazz Band Comprised of the traditional big band instrumentation, this ensemble is open to advanced musicians in piano, guitar, bass, trumpet, trombone, saxophone and percussion who want to perform challenging jazz repertoire and develop their musicianship. This ensemble is designed for students with an advanced understanding of jazz improvisation and theory.

Three full performances are given each year in partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s Paradise Jazz Series in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

Membership is by placement audition only and previous jazz ensemble experience is required.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:30 PM

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Civic Jazz Concert Band

DCC’s Concert Chorale

Civic Jazz Concert Band emphasizes jazz ensemble skills including section playing, improvisation and theory while performing big band standards and jazz classics. Civic Jazz Concert Band is designed for intermediate-level jazz students in piano, guitar, bass, trumpet, trombone, saxophone and percussion. Civic Jazz Concert Band presents three performances each year as a part of the Civic Family Experience concerts in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

Ensemble may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by placement audition only.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Civic Ellington Jazz Ensemble Civic Ellington Jazz Ensemble opens the doors of the jazz world for all intermediate to advanced students, including those outside the traditional jazz instrumentation, such as strings, oboe, bassoon, flute, clarinet, horn, euphonium and tuba. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding of jazz theory and improvisation through arrangements focused on developmental skills. Civic Ellington Jazz Ensemble presents three performances each year as a part of the Civic Family Experience concert in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

Ensemble may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by placement audition only.

Rehearsals: Mondays 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Civic Creative Jazz Ensemble The Civic Creative Jazz Ensemble is open to advanced musicians in piano, guitar, bass, trumpet, trombone, saxophone and percussion who want to perform challenging jazz repertoire and further develop their musicianship. This ensemble is designed for students with an advanced understanding of jazz improvisation and theory. Students will receive a truly unique musical experience performing arrangements that are composed by our in-house arranger and are written to showcase each musician’s individual talents. Civic Creative Jazz Ensemble presents three performances each year as a part of the Civic Family Experience concert in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

Ensemble may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by placement audition only.

Rehearsals: Mondays 7:00 - 9:30 PM

The Detroit Children’s Choir (DCC), together with the DSO’s Civic Youth Ensembles, offer a new children’s choir program led by DCC Artistic Director Lauri Hogle. Titled DCC’s Concert Chorale, the new treble choir program is open to all children ages 8-14. Children will receive comprehensive sequential music literacy and sight reading skills, performance opportunities and will learn healthy vocal technique. Repertoire will be varied, including music of American cultural heritage, classical choral repertoire and texts in foreign languages, all selected to engage children in singing. The mission of the Detroit Children’s Choir is to use the power and discipline of singing to bring together Detroit’s children from urban and suburban communities, representing a wide range of ethnicities, religions and socio-economic levels in a way that strengthens team building, creativity, social interaction, understanding and connection.

For more information, please contact DCC at 313.833.4432 or online at detroitchildrenschoir.org Rehearsals: Mondays 6:00 - 8:30 PM Detroit Children’s Choir is proudly supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Civic Chamber Music and Small Ensembles Civic Chamber Ensembles Chamber Ensembles are open to piano, string, woodwind, saxophone, brass and percussion musicians. Each chamber ensemble is coached by two Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians, who bring specialized knowledge of the preparation and performance of chamber music to our students. Students will perform up to four performances a year, including DSO pre-concert presentations and community venues throughout metro Detroit. Advanced ensembles may participate in local and regional competitions. Mixed-instrument trios, quartets and quintets will be formed based on age, skill level and instrumentation.

Examples of ensemble possibilities are (but not limited to): • String Quartet

• Trumpet Quartet

• String Quintet

• Brass Quintet

• String Trio

• Trombone Quartet

• Piano Trio

• Saxophone Quartet

• Piano Quartet

• Woodwind Quintet

• Horn Quartet

• Flute Choir

Ensembles may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by placement audition only and previous ensemble experience is required.

Rehearsals: are offered based upon interest and availability Mondays and Tuesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM

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Civic Percussion Ensemble

Civic Jazz Combos

Students will discover new instruments, repertoire, techniques and styles as well as develop sight-reading, performance and ensemble skills. The Civic Percussion Ensemble will be instructed by CYE alumni and DSO musicians who bring specialized knowledge of the preparation and performance of percussion chamber music to our students. Students will perform up to three performances a year in the Max M. Fisher Music Center.

Civic Jazz Combos provide opportunities for students to gain advanced jazz experience in a small group setting. Students compose their own arrangements and experience a higher level of professional performance. These ensembles are open to advanced musicians in piano, guitar, bass, trumpet, trombone, saxophone and percussion. Mixed-instrument trios, quartets and quintets will be formed based on age, level and instrumentation. Students may perform up to four performances a year, including Civic Family Experience performances, DSO events, community venues throughout metro Detroit and at the Civic Jam Series at Cliff Bell’s Jazz Club in Detroit.

Ensemble may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by placement audition only.

Rehearsals: Tuesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Ensembles may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Civic New Orleans Ensemble

Membership is by placement audition only.

Musicians are provided a unique opportunity to study the music of New Orleans-style brass bands and parade bands. Through performance each musician demonstrates his/her understanding of melody, counter melody, harmony, bass lines and drum cadences. This ensemble is open to trumpet, clarinet, trombone, guitar, banjo, bass, tuba and percussion musicians.

Rehearsals: are offered based upon interest and availability Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Ensemble may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by placement audition only.

Rehearsals: Mondays 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Civic Classes and Labs

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Jazz Theory Lab

This workshop-style class provides talented high school students the opportunity to receive training in the tradition of jazz theory and form while honing their improvisation skills. This class provides opportunity for application of jazz theory skills. Students explore selected jazz repertoire in-depth by applying technical and theoretical concepts. Students who participate in this class have the opportunity to receive individual, hands-on training that they can apply to their performance ensembles and combos.

Civic Piano Lab Civic Piano Lab was created in 2012 and is available for students ages 9 - adult. These group piano classes reflect the DSO’s belief that all people are musical regardless of age, ability or experience. With this course of piano instruction, tradition and technology meet in harmony. Civic Piano Lab provides an ideal setting in which to develop a student’s musical creativity. Beginner and Advanced piano classes are available based upon interest.

Classes may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by application. A placement listening session may be held.

Classes: are offered based upon interest and availability Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

Class may be offered based upon sufficient interest from students.

Membership is by application. A placement listening session may be held.

Classes: Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 PM

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Music Theory Class

Whether you are a musician looking to prepare yourself for the music theory entrance exam in college, a budding composer or an adult who has always wanted to learn how to read music, the Civic Music Theory Classes are the place for you! These group theory lessons will further develop your background in music theory and provide you with the foundational knowledge you’ll need to be a more effective writer and player. By taking a music theory class, you will have an opportunity to gain knowledge of the fundamental concepts such as scales, intervals, chords and harmony, which will provide you with a solid base of musical knowledge.

Beginner and advanced theory classes may be available based upon interest.

Membership is by application. A placement test may be given.

Classes: are offered based upon interest and availability Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

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Audition Requirements

Required excerpts can be accessed at dso.org/civic.

Tuition/Fee

ORCHESTRA, BAND AND CHAMBER AUDITIONS

In order to help defray the cost of operating and maintaining the highest level of artistic quality, Civic Youth Ensembles charge a fee to participate. For any student participating in multiple ensembles, or for families with more than one child in the program, the cost of the second ensemble (or child) is only $200.

Tuition is based on the CYE season which runs from September-May each year.

Tuition is non-refundable.

In order to qualify for placement in one of the four full orchestras and/ or two bands, students must prepare specific selected excerpts and one solo work. The solo work should demonstrate the musicians’ best level of both technical and expressive abilities. This selection should not exceed 3 minutes in length. Please include a second piece, or an additional movement, if one piece does not demonstrate contrasting style.

• $400 annual tuition — participation in one ensemble/classes

Excerpts can be accessed at dso.org/civic.

• $600 annual tuition — participation in two ensembles/classes

For placement in Civic String Orchestra Presto or Allegro, students should prepare two solos of contrasting style and expect to sight-read.

Payment plans and financial assistance are available.

Audition Requirements

JAZZ LARGE AND SMALL ENSEMBLES AUDITIONS

Acceptance and placement into the Civic Youth Ensembles is by audition only.

All interested musicians must complete a placement audition, regardless of previous association with Civic Youth Ensembles.

Following the receipt of the application, an information package, including your audition date and time, will be e-mailed to you. All auditions take place at the Max M. Fisher Music Center during the month of May. Those interested in classes and labs should use the same application.

Students should prepare one solo that demonstrates their best level of both technical and expressive abilities. This selection should not exceed 3 minutes in length. Please include a second piece, or an additional movement, if one piece does not demonstrate contrasting style. Students must be prepared to demonstrate ability to improvise over different time signatures in a variety of styles. Students will then be asked to perform specific jazz excerpts. Students may be asked to play major/minor/ chromatic scales. Drummers should be able demonstrate ability to perform various rhythmic patterns such as bossa nova, mambo, cha cha, 6/8 and swing at different tempi.

Due to the large number of auditions and the limited amount of time within which we must conduct these auditions, we cannot honor scheduling requests.

Audition times are scheduled on a first-come first-serve basis. All audition results are final.

DCC’s Concert Chorale

A non-refundable $10 application fee is due April 19, 2013. This fee must be paid in order for your audition date and time to be scheduled. An application fee of $20 for all late applications will be accepted until May 1, 2013.

To schedule an audition please complete the online application at dso.org/civic by April 19, 2013.

Excerpts can be accessed at dso.org/civic.

Please contact DCC at 313.833.4432 or online at detroitchildrenschoir.org

Audition and Application Checklist

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For questions regarding auditions please email civic@dso.org. qC hoose ensemble(s) and/or classes for which you would like to audition. Please indicate on the online application the ensemble for which you may be interested in participating. If you check multiple large ensembles, your audition must include material for the highest-level ensemble selected. qF ill out the online application at dso.org/civic. Those interested in classes and labs should use the same application. qP ay $10 application fee if sent in by April 19th. If an application is sent in after April 19th, the application fee will be $20.

– This non-refundable fee can be paid online after you submit your online application, a check made payable to DSO, and can be mailed to: Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 3711 Woodward, c/o Emily Lamoreaux, Detroit, MI 48201. This fee must be paid in order for your audition date and time to be scheduled.

q Download excerpts from dso.org/civic

One price.

Endless possibilities.

q Receive audition packet from CYE by email.

– Between two and three weeks after sending your application in and paying the application fee, you will receive a packet of audition information via e-mail, including your audition date, time and place.

– Due to the number of applicants, we cannot honor scheduling requests.

Buy a Soundcard for $25 and attend concerts at Orchestra Hall all season long.

To purchase, visit dso.org/Soundcard or call the Box Office at 313.576.5111.

q Audition at the Max M. Fisher Music Center

qM usicians should bring two photocopies of any solo work for the adjudicators. All percussion candidates must bring their own mallets and sticks. We are unable to provide a marimba or amps for auditions.

qA udition results will be sent during the summer months. Please note that all audition results are final.

All CYE participants receive a FREE DSO Soundcard.

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accessible • excellent • inspirational • diverse • empowering The Detroit Symphony Orchestra would like to thank the following supporters of its education programs:

The Mandell L. and Madeleine H. Berman Foundation

Max M. and Marjorie Fisher Foundation

The Henry Ford II Fund

Moroun Family Foundation

Barbara Van Dusen Clyde & Helen Wu

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Youth Ensembles Max M. Fisher Music Center 3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 dso.org/civic

David & Bernadine Wu DSO Volunteer Council Mr. and Mrs. Lee Barthel

sharmusic.com

The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Charles M. Bauervic Foundation

Loraine and Melinese Reuter Foundation

Michigan Nonprofit Association Richard Cole Foundation

Herbert & Elsa Ponting Foundation

Ruth & Harold Frank Student Scholarship Fund

Japan Business Society of Detroit Foundation

Village Club

June Kar Ming Wu

Young Woman’s Home Association