Spring 2021 Large Instrumental Ensemble Audition Results Announced
Posted on January 20, 2021 by Dr. Will Petersen
Auditions for the USA Wind Ensemble, USA Symphony Band, and USA Symphony Orchestra occurred over the past two days as spring semester classes commence at the University of South Alabama. We are excited at the quality and number of auditions and look forward to performances of both groups. Congratulations to all who auditioned!
The USA Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. William H. Petersen, will hold its first rehearsal on Monday, January 25th at 11:15AM in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Rehearsal Hall. The USA Symphony Band, conducted by Dr. Jason F. Rinehart, will hold its first rehearsal on Tuesday, January 26th at 11:00AM in the Laidlaw Rehearsal Hall. The USA Symphony Orchestra will begin rehearsals with the full ensemble on Monday, January 25th at 6:00PM in the Laidlaw Rehearsal Hall.
Students should make sure they are enrolled in the correct course (Wind Ensemble - MUO127/427/527 for either .5 or 1 credit, or Symphony Band - MUO117/417/517 for .5 or 1 credit) prior to the end of Drop/Add. Students in the USA Symphony Orchestra should be registered for MUO133/433/533 for .5 or 1 credit hour. Music for bands will be distributed at the first rehearsal.
Thank you to all those who auditioned!
USA Wind Ensemble
William H. Petersen, Conductor
Spring 2021
Flute
Maria Lawrence, principal
Jaishon Robinson
Marlo Daniels
Oboe
Jessica Mandel, principal
Cameron Swann
Bassoon
Gunnar Nelson, principal
Clarinet
Erika Horne, principal
Sarah Wilson
Cheyenne Higgs
Reese Liggett
Sean Connell
Bass Clarinet
Claire Cazales
Saxophone
Israel Valenzuela, alto, principal
Zander Westphal, alto
Greg Weatherly, tenor
Tucker Hernandez, baritone
Trumpet
Cameron Sansing, principal
Michael Baxter
Ethan Walsh
Jacobe Ramsey
Julia Nelson
Cody Morrison
Horn
Bethany Driggers (I), principal
Catherine Power (II)
Mallori Garner (III)
Grant Skinner (IV)
Trombone
Destin Hinkel, principal
Juan Mata
Destiny Miskel
Nicholas Herboso, bass
Euphonium
Noah Barnett, principal
Christopher Wren
Greg Wheat
Tuba
Timothy Taldon, principal
Micheal Williams
Wesley Crosby
Double Bass
Jamie Myers
Percussion
TBA
Keyboard
TBA
USA Symphony Band
Jason F. Rinehart, Conductor
Spring 2021
Flute
Jaishon Robinson, principal
Randy Le
Ginger Llivian
Kelton Shirley
Oboe
Hayley Turner, principal
Clarinet
Emily Castaneda, principal
Jenaya Simon
Patricia Langham
Mikaili Douglas
Claire Cazalas
Ashlyn Heaton
Bass Clarinet
Erin Lockwood
Alto Saxophone
Connor Daley, principal
Blake Bodie
Karl Whiting
Tenor Saxophone
Bryce Baggett
Austin Alexander
Baritone Saxophone
Tyler Peek
Trumpet
Dakota Mellick, principal
Brett Fabacher
Austin Allen
Tanner Madden
Abigail McKinney
Jade Slater
Zach Nelson
Blake Daniel
Horn
Teagan Pierce, principal
Garrett Booth
TBA
Trombone
Ben Brunson, principal
Cooper Tate
Brianna Rawden
Victoria Hill
Bass Trombone
Josh Walker, principal
Euphonium
Trevor Sullivan, principal
Jeremy Perryman
Tuba
Larry Harbison, principal
Erin Dees
Percussion
TBA
USA Symphony Orchestra
Jason F. Rinehart, Conductor
Orchestra Winds Placements
Spring 2021
Flute
Victoria French, principal
Maria Lawrence
Rebecca Bates
Oboe
Jessica Mandel, principal
Cameron Swann
Clarinet
Erika Horne, principal
Sarah Wilson
Bassoon
Gunnar Nelson, principal
Horn
Bethany Driggers, principal
Catherine Power
Grant Skinner
Trevor Sullivan
Garrett Booth, assistant principal
Trumpet
Michael Baxter, principal
Cameron Sansing
Dakota Mellick
Jacobe Ramsey
Trombone
Destin Hinkel, principal
Ben Brunson
Josh Walker, bass trombone
Tuba
Wesley Crosby
Percussion
TBA
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