If you are a high school woodwind, brass or percussion player, don’t miss the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the Gordon Symphonic Band for a night! This will be an immersive and impactful experience that will give you insight into college music-making and inspire you for your continuing music journey.
The concert repertoire is an international program including: Joropo by Moliero; Puszta by van der Roost; Symphonic Prelude “The Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer” by Camphouse; and others. You will be able to perform with us on the Joropo and a march by Fillmore, Americans, We.
Participating in this special visit day will give you the opportunity to:
If you are a woodwin, brass or percussion player and would like to rehearse and perform with the Gordon Symphony Orchestra for a night, please register by September 27.
After your registration, Dr. Southard will personally reach out to you and provide you with music and practice resources to prepare for the concert.
1 p.m. | Check-in |
1:30 p.m. | Welcome and Introduction |
1:45 p.m. | Tour of Phillips |
2:15 p.m. | Move to Chapel |
2:30 p.m. | Symphonic Band Rehearsal |
3:30 p.m. | Break |
4 p.m. | Gordon Symphonic Band Concert |
6 p.m. | Dinner with Music Students |
7 p.m. | Meet your overnight host if you stay for next day "Explore Gordon + Music Track" |
To get the full College experience, we recommend that you book your overnight stay with a Gordon music student and also register to attend Explore Gordon + Music Track on October 9.
Deadlines
Registration deadline to play with the Band: All registrations must be received by September 27.
Registration to join us for the event without playing in the Band: All registrations must be received by October 6.
For more information contact:
Cordelia Schirer-suter
Director of Music Admissions
E: [email protected]