The Hawaii Saxophone Foundation will hold auditions for its inaugural Hawaii High School Saxophone Ensemble. High school saxophonists comprise one of the largest populations in Hawaii’s music programs. However, there has never been a specialized association dedicated to enrich the musical experience of these students. The Hawaii High School Saxophone Ensemble will give students the opportunity to work with Hawaii’s top saxophone music educators and professionals. Students will rehearse weekly in preparation for a concert with the University of Hawaii Saxophone Choir. Audition is December 16, 2017, 10am – 12pm at Pearl City High School bandroom. Registration begins at 9:30am. Auditions are open to all high school saxophonists with a minimum of 2 years experience. Audition material will consist of: • Major scales up to 4 sharps and 4 flats • Prepared solo piece of your choice (Select Band excerpts/etudes accepted) • Selected excepts (see links below) There is a $10 dollar non-refundable audition fee. There will be a tuition fee for members is $75 dollars for students who are accepted. The audition fee will be applied to the cost of tuition should you be accepted. Students must provide instruments for participation (privately owned or from schools). Students may be asked to double on other saxophones. Participants are required to attend weekly rehearsals in preparation for concert activities. Attendance is mandatory. Absences will be excused only for illness or family emergency. Missing 2 or more rehearsals will be grounds for expulsion. All rehearsals are on Sundays at Pearl City High School bandroom, 10:30 am-12:00 pm January 7, 14, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11 Dress rehearsal: March 16, 6pm, Orvis Auditorium, UH music department Concert March 18 (with UH Saxophone Choir) 4pm Orvis Auditorium Audition Music:
Thank you to all the students that came out the Benjamin Drazen masterclass. We hope that you learned something new and gain some useful resources from this masterclass. Please take the time to visit his website at: https://www.benjamindrazen.com Benjamin Drazen has been one of New York's top alto saxophonist for nearly a decade. He has worked on manny jazz luminaries as Georag Garzone, Lew Soloff, Eric McPherson, and Gene Jackson.
Come and see the great performer in a free masterclass on jazz performance and improvisation proudly sponsored by the Hawaii Saxophone Foundation FREE ADMISSION Date: September 4, 2017 at 2:00pm Location: Kalani High School Band Room (K-15) 4680 Kalanianaole Highway The HSF is proud to donate a tenor saxophone and Protech gig bag to Waialua High School. Thank you to Principal Christine Alexander and band director Ian Cablay for their gracious hospitality!
We look forward to continuing our mission to support Hawaii's schools through instrument and equipment donations!! |
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