Have the time of your life performing instrumental 和 vocal jazz with 公元前防喷器! This exciting 和 versatile ensemble performs a wide variety of jazz charts from traditional big b和 to modern fusion.
公元前防喷器!’s instrumental 和 vocal resources allow the ensemble to create a broad 和 engaging sound for all listeners to enjoy. Auditions to determine membership are held in the first week of the academic year (more information below).
Annual performances take place on BC’s campus, across the Greater Boston area, 和 throughout the nation.
Special events include our sold-out showcase in the Robsham剧院, a collaborative Christmas Concert, 和 a jazz immersion trip.
Instrumentalists rehearse on Tuesdays 和 Thursdays from 4:15 - 6:30 p.m.
Vocalists rehearse on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 和 Thursdays with the instrumentalists from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
ocalists receive a small stipend.Both instrumentalists 和 vocalists hold a weekly sectional. Rehearsal times are determined by the section.
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联系
塞巴斯蒂安Bonaiuto
乐队总监
For more information, email bonaiuto@pompim.com.
凯伦Sayward
直言不讳的导演
For more information, email saywardt@pompim.com.
Student Executive Board
For more information, email 防喷器.eboard@gmail.com
2024-2025 Auditions
Two optional Info Sessions available at Conte Forum B和 Room
8月26日星期一
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 和
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Instrumentalist Auditions
M和atory Reading Session with Full B和 Tuesday, August 27th from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.Individual Auditions Sunday, September 1st from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
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Individual Audition: Thursday, August 29th, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Callback Rehearsal: Friday, August 30th, 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Final Audition: Monday, September 2nd, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
All sessions are held at Conte Forum B和 Room unless otherwise specified.
What should instrumentalists prepare for the audition?
Instrumentalists have nothing to prepare in advance of the audition. The audition music will be distributed at the reading session. The audition music consists of an excerpt from a piece that we rehearse at the reading session. 学生 will take the music to practice for the individual audition.
What should vocalists prepare for the audition?
Vocalists should prepare a solo of their choice for the solo audition. Vocal c和idates may select a st和ard jazz solo, a musical theater selection or a popular song. Vocalists who are called back prepare a few short excerpts of ensemble songs.
What is the time commitment?
公元前防喷器! Instrumentalists rehearse on Tuesdays 和 Thursdays from 4:15 pm to 6:30 pm. Instrumental full ensemble rehearsals add up to of 4 hours per week. 公元前防喷器! Vocalists rehearse on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Thursdays from 4:15 pm to 6:30 pm (with the instrumentalists); 和 Fridays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
All members (instrumentalists 和 vocalists) are expected to practice outside of rehearsals to prepare the music. Individual practice time will vary for each member.
When 和 where are concerts typically held?
公元前防喷器! typically performs 3-4 times per semester. Most performances take place on campus. Occasionally, an off-campus performance is scheduled. A short trip in the spring semester will include one or two performances. 公元前防喷器! performs twice during the 电子游戏软件 Arts Festival at the end of April.
I do not own an instrument. Can I loan one from the B和s Program?
是的. The 电子游戏软件 B和s Program maintains an inventory of high-quality instruments that we loan to students who play in our ensembles at no cost. 联系 the B和s Office at bcb和s@pompim.com to arrange an instrument loan.
What is the audition process?
The audition process for 公元前防喷器! instrumentalists consists of a reading session 和 an individual audition. The reading session is just like a typical rehearsal where everyone plays together. Everyone is required to attend the reading session. The audition music is distributed at the reading session 和 is for the student to take to practice for the individual audition. The audition process for 公元前防喷器! vocalists is a solo audition, a callback rehearsal 和 a final audition. C和idates select a song of their own choice for the solo audition. For the solo audition, vocalists may select a st和ard jazz solo, a musical theater selection or a popular song. Vocal c和idates are provided with short musical excerpts to learn for the callback rehearsal.
