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WIU Choirs

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WIU Choirs

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Audition Preparation Workshop

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for the ILMEA District IV Senior Chorus

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Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Location: WIU COFAC Recital Hall
TIme: 9:00AM to 2:00PM

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  • To register for this free event, simply fill out this google form:
  • Students will enjoy the opportunity to prepare for their ILMEA District IV Senior Chorus audition with a focus on note learning, vocal technique, performance practice, and
  • Please note that students will need to bring their own ILMEA Senior Chorus audition music.
  • FREE LUNCH is provided for all students!

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The registration deadline is Friday, September 13, 2024.

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Please direct questions to Dr. Brian J. Winnie, bj-winnie@wiu.edu

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SCHEDULE

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9:00-9:30Ìý

Seating in COFAC Recital Hall

Group Warm-Up

9:30-10:30

Session 1:Ìý Sectionals

  • Sopranos in COFAC Recital Hall

  • Altos in Simpkins Room 120

  • Tenors in Simpkins Room 207

  • Basses in Simpkins Room 119

10:40-11:15

Session 2: Preparing Your Recording & Audition Tips

11:15-11:30

Session 3: Tonal Skills

11:30-12:15

Lunch in COFAC Lobby/Lawn (Simpkins Rooms, backup if raining)

12:15-1:30

Session 4: Combined Rehearsal & Mock Auditions

1:30-1:35

Break

1:35-1:45

Performance by the University Singers

2:00

Workshop Concludes



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CAMPUS MAP

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To Download WIU Campus Map

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WHAT TO BRING

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  • All of the District IV Senior Chorus sheet music
  • Pencils for markings