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“So, You Think You Want to be a Music Major?”

10/22/2018

The Moon Area Music Department invites students in grades 7-12 interested in becoming a music major to our annual “So, You Want to be a Music Major?” seminar on November 8th. The discussion will include a mixture of topics geared towards students wishing to obtain information about studying music in college. Parents are also welcome to attend.

Topics include:
- Degree options
- Career options based on degree
- How to prepare for a college audition
- How to select a college/university
- What to focus on as a high school musician

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DISTRICT CHORUS UPDATE

10/19/2018

Randall Thompson "Antiphon"

***Please note that if you order from JW Pepper, the piece has been out of stock and it takes time for it to arrive. Please place your orders now. Students will need original copies for the auditions.

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HONORS JAZZ UPDATE

10/15/2018

ATTN: Directors With Students Auditioning for High School Honors Jazz

This is to clarify the audition excerpt for Lead Trumpet:

Lead Trumpet -
The following should be prepared in addition to the "Jazz Conception" etude:

Hayburner from the Basie-Nestico Lead Trumpet Book published by Kendor Music
Begin 5 bars after letter G and end at letter I

ATTENTION JHS CHORUS WEST MEMBERS

10/11/2018

Attn: JHS District Chorus West Membership

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we no longer have a host or host site for the JHS District Chorus West festival this school year. If there is someone interested and willing to host the festival, there is still some time to make this festival happen. Please email Ben Murray - Ben_Murray@fcasd.edu by Friday, October 26, 2018 if you are able and willing to host. If we do not have a host by October 26th, the festival will not happen this school year.

What does it take to be a Music Major at Seton Hill?

10/4/2018

We are excited to offer a two-day event for all prospective students (with an optional sleepover for current high school seniors). Music Major for a Day is your opportunity to sample classes, tour the campus (including the Visual and Performing Arts facilities), meet with faculty in your major, and learn how to prepare an audition. Registration can be found at:

https://www.setonhill.edu/events/campus-events/detail/music-major-for-a-day/2018-11-06/

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