The development of chamber music performance skills is at the core of the ensemble’s existence. Performance opportunitiesĪn integral component of percussion studies at Northern Arizona University, the NAU Percussion Ensemble performs extensively on campus and throughout Arizona. You will be automatically considered for a School of Music Scholarship on the basis of your audition. Prepare all major scales (two octaves).įor additional information please see percussion audition repertoire.Prepare materials in the three major percussion areas: marimba, snare drum (concert), and timpani, along with preparing sight-reading skills in marimba and snare drum.
Please see the School of Music admission page for details about how to apply and schedule this audition.
Steve Hemphill Auditions Auditioning for the studioīefore you schedule your audition, you need to apply to NAU and apply to the School of Music. Please contact me at 92 or at more information about percussion at NAU. Opportunity to audition/perform in the per-service Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra percussion section.Well-equipped percussion practice facilities with in-house technological resources.Energetic, experienced ensemble conductors/directors who advance judiciously designed short and long-term musical and technical goals.NAU School of Music boasts a strong support structure, close faculty contact, smaller class sizes.A moderate size program means comfortable surroundings, rich relationships with colleagues and faculty, and a familial atmosphere where true friendships are easily developed.Solo performance opportunities: master classes, studio recitals, degree recitals, honor recitals, concerto competitions, special events and tours.Section/segment leadership positions in marching band drum line.
Drum set chairs in jazz ensembles and combos.Principal positions in concert ensembles (Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Orchestra).An exceptional environment to study, create, and present in numerous disciplines of percussion performance within a variety of genres and collaborations – solo & chamber, orchestral, jazz, marching, contemporary, historic, world & cultural, improvisation and experimental.Freshmen face immediate immersion and opportunity for performance experience in ensembles – graduate students do not deprive undergraduates of opportunity.A medium sized school (approximately 400 music majors) fostering a strong work ethic large enough to provide exceptional training and experiences not a place to ‘hide’ in student numbers.The NAU School of Music hosts a rich cultural life, valuing tradition, yet seeking innovation.
The school cultivates an environment where discovery, creativity, and personal and professional development can flourish. The NAU School of Music faculty provide experience-based education, balancing performance and academics in a way that leads to successful careers and lifelong involvement in music.