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Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in Magoffin Auditorium
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- The UTEP Orchestra and Choirs will present the Brahms Requiem on Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Magoffin Auditorium.
The performance of this monumental work is rarely heard in El Paso.
Beautiful melodies, soaring crescendos and dramatic, uplifting texts are just part of what you will experience.
- We are proud that two returning alumni will be featured as soloists.
Barbara Divis and Ricardo Herrera return to El Paso to perform with UTEP.
Don’t miss this once in a life time experience.
You will be thrilled by choirs, orchestra and two wonderful professional singers coming back to El Paso.
Tickets available at the UTEP Ticket Office.
Tickets sold at the door.
Arrive early for the best seats.
- Ticket prices are:
- $5 General Admission
- $3 for Seniors and Military
- Free for students with ID
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009; Saturday, February 20, 2010; and Monday, February 22, 2009
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UTEP Department of Music Scholarship Auditions
- Tuesday, December 8, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, February 20, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 22, 2010, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- All auditions are in Fox Fine Arts Center, Room 140
- It is recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes early
All applicants for Department of Music Scholarships need to be accepted to the university and have completed their scholarship application prior to being awarded funds.
It is additionally suggested that students apply for financial aid.
It is suggested that students complete their application to the university and scholarship application prior to auditioning, however, representatives from Office of Admissions and the Scholarship Office will be at the audition to help students begin this process.
Scholarship Application Information:
UTEP Office of Admissions: http://academics.utep.edu/admit
Academic Services Building, Room 101
915-747-6186
Steps to Admission :
To be considered for admission as an incoming Freshman, we will need Admission Application, High School Transcript and Applicable Test Scores
- Step One : Apply: This can be done online or by printing out and mailing the application by visiting the link for the Office of Admissions listed above.
- Step Two: Send us your High School Transcripts with your application. We will also need your final High School transcript upon graduation
- Step Three : We will need test scores from either the SAT, ACT, TOEFL or PAA depending on your educational background. The University does offer an institutional version of the ACT that will count toward your admission to UTEP. When you register for these tests, select UTEP as a school to receive your scores. Our code number is 6829
- Step Four: Once the application process is complete, a letter of decision will be mailed to you. If you have further questions, one of our Admissions Counselors will be more than happy to talk with you. Call us at 1-877-74MINER or e-mail us at futureminer@utep.edu
Financial Aid Application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
All participants should contact the UTEP Music Department at 915-747-5606 to schedule an audition time.
Audition requirements for Strings:
- One major or minor three octave scale and corresponding arpeggio sequence
- One slow piece or movement from a work
- One contrasting fast piece or movement from a work
- Possible sight-reading
For more detailed information on string auditions, please contact Dr. Stephanie Meyers at 915-747-7810 or smeyers@utep.edu.
Audition requirements for Voice:
- One song, preferably from Classical art song repertory, memorized. An accompanist will be provided.
For more detailed information on vocal auditions, please contact Dr. William McMillan, Director of Choral Activities, at 747-6630 or wmcmilla@utep.edu.
Audition requirements for Music Theatre:
- One song from music theatre repertory, memorized
- Dramatic monologue, no more than two minutes in length, memorized
- Movement audition
For more detailed information on music theatre auditions, please contact Dr. Elisa Fraser Wilson, Music Theatre Coordinator, at 747-8708 or ewilson@utep.edu
Audition requirements for Piano:
- Major and harmonic minor scales, two octaves, hands together
- Sight reading
- Three contrasting pieces from memory
- Selections should demonstrate technique and expressiveness
- Selections should represent a variety of historical and stylistic periods
- Suggested composers:
- Technique—
- Burgmüller, Johann Friederich
- Czerny, Carl
- Heller, Stephen
- Baroque Era—
- Bach, Johann Sebastian
- Couperin, François
- Handel, George Frideric
- Rameau, Jean-Philippe
- Classical Era—
- Clementi, Muzio
- Clementi, Diabelli or Kuhlau
- Haydn, Franz Joseph
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
- Romantic Era—
- Beethoven, Ludwig van
- Brahms, Johannes
- Chopin, Frédéric
- Mendelssohn, Felix
- Schubert, Franz
- Schumann, Robert
- Impressionistic and Contemporary Era—
- Bartók, Béla
- Debussy, Claude
- Ginastera, Alberto
- Kabalevsky, Dmitri
- Tcherepnin, Ivan
For more detailed information piano auditions, please visit The Jones Studio Web Site or contact Dr. Dena Kay Jones at 915-747-6625 or dkjones@utep.edu.
Audition requirements for Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion:
- All-Region etudes or a Class I UIL solo or equivalent (accompanist preferred but not required).
- Scales and sight-reading may be requested.
For more detailed information on woodwind, brass, and percussion auditions, please contact Dr. Ron Hufstader, Director of Instrumental Studies, at 915-747-7796 or rhufstad@utep.edu.
Audition requirements for Guitar:
- 2 octave major scales
- Major, minor, and dominant 7th bar chords
- Two contrasting pieces (Class I UIL solo preferred)
- Sight reading
For more detailed information on guitar auditions, please contact John Siqueiros at 915-747-6220 or jsiqueiros@utep.edu.
Call (915) 747-5606 for more information.
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