Junior Wind Ensemble 2012

***ENROLLMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 23***

Not enough "play" time in school? If you enjoy playing your instrument and would like to have some fun and play more often, then this is for you!

The UMass Lowell New England Junior Youth Wind Ensemble is for students enrolled in grades six through nine who have played their instrument for at least one year. The UMass Lowell Department of Music offers this ensemble to meet the growing demand for a program for younger instrumentalists. Similar to the very successful New England Youth Wind Ensemble, this new program (NEYWE Jr.) is under the baton of a conductor from the University's Department of Music, with additional instruction from college students majoring in music.

Repertoire is chosen from a variety of periods and styles, suited to the proficiency level of the participants. Emphasis is on the highest quality of performance and the development of ensemble technique.

Come join us! A concert ensemble such as this provides a unique opportunity for students to perform with peers from local school systems. Working together to further their musicianship, students will have the chance to learn and grow.

In 2010 and 2011 Director Deb Huber, recipient of the University of Massachusetts Roy J. Zuckerberg Endowed Leadership Prize, commissioned a work for the Junior Wind Ensemble from composers Ed Huckeby and Robert Sheldon. Supported in part by the Lowell Cultural Council and the Zuckerberg Prize, the world premiere of both works specifically written for the ensemble, took place at UMass Lowell's Durgin Hall.

All Students
We would like to have a sense as to how you play in order to seat you properly. The best pieces to prepare are junior district level pieces from any year. Talk with your band director or call University Music at 978-453-6488 to obtain "seating placement" pieces. Choose a piece that you are comfortable with and that shows your skill level.

Placement

January 10, Tuesday, 3 to 8 p.m.

January 12, Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m.

***And by appointment*** Call: 978-934-4133

All students will play for the conductor's panel so its members can determine the best seating placement. Students who have earned a seat in any junior district ensemble will be automatically accepted to the ensemble. However, they need to play for seating placement as well. A solo work or a band part will be acceptable. Students preparing for junior districts are encouraged to perform such selections.

2012 Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:50 to 6 p.m. at the UMass Lowell Concert Hall. The ensemble begins at the end of January and goes through April, with a concert Wednesday evening May 2 at 7:30 p.m. We do not meet during Massachusetts public school vacations. Rehearsal schedule is below:

January 23, 25, 30
February 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, & 27, 29
March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 & 26, 28
April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

THE CONCERT
Dress rehearsal: Monday April 30 ( from 4:45 - 6 p.m. no need to be in concert attire)

Concert: Wednesday, May 2, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. - students arrive at 6:15 p.m.

Dress: ladies - all black (closed toe shoes), gents: black pants & jacket, tie, socks, shoes with white shirt (college students- tux).

Cost
The ensemble costs $160, which includes a $35 enrollment fee and $125 for tuition. Checks or money orders should be made payable to UMass Lowell.



Junior Wind Ensemble 2012 *ENROLLMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 23* Not enough "play" time in school? If you enjoy playing your instrument and would like to have some fun and play more often, then this is for you! Download invitation for NEYWE Jr. (pdf) Download an application (pdf) The UMass Lowell New England Junior Youth Wind Ensemble is for students enrolled in grades six through nine who have played their instrument for at least one year. The UMass Lowell Department of Music offers this ensemble to meet the growing demand for a program for younger instrumentalists. Similar to the very successful New England Youth Wind Ensemble, this new program (NEYWE Jr.) is under the baton of a conductor from the University's Department of Music, with additional instruction from college students majoring in music. Repertoire is chosen from a variety of periods and styles, suited to the proficiency level of the participants. Emphasis is on the highest quality of performance and the development of ensemble technique. Come join us! A concert ensemble such as this provides a unique opportunity for students to perform with peers from local school systems. Working together to further their musicianship, students will have the chance to learn and grow. In 2010 and 2011 Director Deb Huber, recipient of the University of Massachusetts Roy J. Zuckerberg Endowed Leadership Prize, commissioned a work for the Junior Wind Ensemble from composers Ed Huckeby and Robert Sheldon. Supported in part by the Lowell Cultural Council and the Zuckerberg Prize, the world premiere of both works specifically written for the ensemble, took place at UMass Lowell's Durgin Hall. All Students We would like to have a sense as to how you play in order to seat you properly. The best pieces to prepare are junior district level pieces from any year. Talk with your band director or call University Music at 978-453-6488 to obtain "seating placement" pieces. Choose a piece that you are comfortable with and that shows your skill level. Placement January 10, Tuesday, 3 to 8 p.m. January 12, Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m. *And by appointment* Call: 978-934-4133 All students will play for the conductor's panel so its members can determine the best seating placement. Students who have earned a seat in any junior district ensemble will be automatically accepted to the ensemble. However, they need to play for seating placement as well. A solo work or a band part will be acceptable. Students preparing for junior districts are encouraged to perform such selections. 2012 Rehearsal Schedule Rehearsals take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:50 to 6 p.m. at the UMass Lowell Concert Hall. The ensemble begins at the end of January and goes through April, with a concert Wednesday evening May 2 at 7:30 p.m. We do not meet during Massachusetts public school vacations. Rehearsal schedule is below: January 23, 25, 30 February 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, & 27, 29 March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 & 26, 28 April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 THE CONCERT Dress rehearsal: Monday April 30 ( from 4:45 - 6 p.m. no need to be in concert attire) Concert: Wednesday, May 2, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. - students arrive at 6:15 p.m. Dress: ladies - all black (closed toe shoes), gents: black pants & jacket, tie, socks, shoes with white shirt (college students- tux). Cost The ensemble costs $160, which includes a $35 enrollment fee and $125 for tuition. Checks or money orders should be made payable to UMass Lowell. Information about Symphonic Band Camp

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