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YOCJ Percussion Program.
YOCJ’s Percussion Program consists of two levels: Percussion Prep and Percussion Ensemble. Mr. Christopher Colaneri is the conductor. Musicians perform a variety of musical styles using a wide assortment of percussion instruments, both non-pitched and pitched, including a 5.0 octave rosewood marimba owned by YOCJ. Repertoire includes smaller pieces that allow older and younger students to play with those of their own level, as well as larger combined pieces. Composers featured include Henry Cowell, Christopher Rouse, George H. Green, Lord Kitchener, and Tom Gauger as well as custom arranged works by Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, Bizet, Stravinsky, and Tchaikovsky. Percussion Audition Requirements:
• Snare Drum: short etude; sight-reading • Two Timpani: short etude; sight-reading; demonstrate tuning • Mallet Instrument: short etude; sight-reading • Sight reading
Audition • Tuesday, September 12. Register at yocj.org/auditions
West Windsor – Plainsboro High School North • 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro NJ 08536 ____________________________________________________
Providing outstanding opportunities for talented young musicians since 1978 [email protected] www.yocj.org
