FALL 2023 AUDITIONS
SEPTEMBER 5TH-8TH
2023/24 Auditions are now closed. If you have questions please contact the appropriate person below.
Questions about auditions?
MPP
email Beth Pratt, bp2413 [at] columbia.edu
Orchestra:
email Emma Braunberger (Orchestra Manager), eb3424 [at] barnard.edu
Admission to the MPP is based on the level of performance skill demonstrated in the audition, and the availability of openings in the various performing areas.
LESSONS AND ENSEMBLES
Requirements:
Classical (for those auditioning for lessons* and ensembles, including Master Class): two contrasting pieces
CUO: one short solo work
Jazz: one jazz standard and sight reading
Vocal Jazz: one jazz standard and sight reading
Piano:
* Please visit 109/110 dodge Hall on Tuesday, Sept 5th or Wednesday, Sept 6th from 10am to 2pm to interview with instructors and set up your lesson time. This will serve as your audition, no online sign-up required.
Gagaku Ensemble:
**For the Gagaku Ensemble Please contact Alicia "Lish" Lindsey, al4166 [at] columbia.edu.
Meets on Thursdays in 112 Dodge Hall from 5:30-7pm
HOGAKU Ensembles:
**For Koto, please contact Yumi Kurosawa, yk2971 [at] columbia.edu
Koto meets on Thursdays in 112 Dodge Hall from 4-5:30pm
**For Shakuhachi, please email Elizabeth Brown, eb3442 [at] columbia.edu
Shakuhachi meets on Thursdays in 112 Dodge Hall from 2:30-4pm
Klezmer Ensemble
Please reach out to Jeff Warschauer at jfw2102 [at] columbia.edu. The Klezmer Ensemble meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 in 405 Dodge Hall.
ARAB Music Ensemble:
Please email instructor, Taoufik Ben-Amor, tb46 [at] columbia.edu The group meets in 814 Dodge Hall on Thursdays from 5-7pm.
Bluegrass Ensemble:
Please email instructor James Kerr, jlk2001 [at] columbia.edu. Class meets in 112 Dodge Hall on Mondays from 4:15-5:45pm.
Afro-Cuban ENSEMBLE:
Please sign up for an audition for the jazz program if you are interested in joining the Afro-Cuban ensemble.
Collegium Musicum:
The 2023-2024 director of Collegium Musicum is Justin Gregg. Please contact him at jtg2141 [at] columbia.edu.