Orchestral Repertoire I (Violin,Viola,Cello,Dbl Bass,Harp) (319-1-1)
Topic
Violin Orch Stud
Instructors
Blair Milton
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Regenstein - 239
Office Hours: By appointment
See faculty profiles http://www.music.northwestern.edu/facultyprofiles/m.html
Blair Milton joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1975 and four years later became a founding member of the Evanston Chamber Ensemble. He originated the Winter Chamber Music Festival, now in its 15th season, and has performed chamber music with Daniel Barenboim, Gil Shaham, Menahem Pressler, Yo-Yo Ma, Pinchas Zukerman, Lynn Harrell, and Janos Starker, among others. He has appeared extensively in chamber music performances and solo recital around the country. He has appeared on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Artist Series with Pinchas Zukerman, the Ravinia Festival Chamber Music Series and as soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Georg Solti. He has appeared on radio broadcasts in both the United States and in Canada.
Mr. Milton joined the Northwestern University violin faculty in 1984. His students are found in many major orchestras in the United States and abroad, as well as
Meeting Info
Regenstein Hall of Music 011: Sa 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Overview of class
In-depth study of the repertoire from the orchestra literature required for auditions at orchestras in the US.
Registration Requirements
Junior or above.
Learning Objectives
The student will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the musical and technical expectations for winning an orchestra position through audition through performances of excerpts from the standard core repertoire.
Class Materials (Required)
No purchase of materials is required.
Class Notes
Success in this class requires consistent attendance and diligent preparation.