Spring 2021 Large Instrumental Ensemble Audition Results Announced

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Posted on January 20, 2021 by Dr. Will Petersen

Dr. Will Petersen

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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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