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ABOUT
In the spirit of Montgomery College's mission—endless
possibilities—our vision is to grow the Metropolitan Orchestra
to regional prominence by attracting extraordinary individuals who
desire to make music at the highest possible artistic level. The
Metropolitan Orchestra will create individual and collective
opportunities for musicians who enjoy making music together and
listening to each other to enrich and impact the college and
community with outstanding performances.
The Metropolitan Orchestra is the orchestra of
Montgomery College. It is a volunteer orchestra open to both student and non-student
musicians. Musicians may audition and play at no cost unless
course credit is desired. High school students may
earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours through their performances
to the community in the Metropolitan Orchestra.
Auditions
are required to maintain the highest level of musicianship possible
and will also serve the purpose of placement. Rehearsals are held
Monday evenings, and four performances are held each season.
Rehearsal Information
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Monday evenings,
7:15 to 9:45 p.m.
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Music Building (MU) at
Montgomery College/Rockville. Rehearsal Hall - Room 124
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Parking is free. However, a
parking permit is required by the college. Permits will be
provided to orchestra members.
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Rehearsals follow the Montgomery College
academic calendar.
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First
rehearsal for the 2010-2011 season is Monday, August 30, 2010.
Performance Schedule
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Auditions
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Audition Schedule
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Auditions are required to
maintain the highest level of musicianship possible and
will also serve for the purpose of placement.
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All musicians, new and returning,
must audition.
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Conductor’s approval through an
audition is required before enrolling for college credit.
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Pending audition results, some
students may be required to take lessons through the college or
privately in order to participate in the orchestra.
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Musicians not enrolling for
college credit are required to audition at least once a year. Rolling auditions will be held for
those not seeking college credit.
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Advance sign-ups for all
auditions are required. Please email
manager@metropolitanorchestramc.org
Attendance
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Members of the orchestra are
expected to attend all rehearsals. Exceptions are
negotiated with the conductor.
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A rehearsal schedule for the full
orchestra and sectionals will be announced in advance.
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In the event of sectional
rehearsals, only those sectional players will be expected to
attend.
Repertoire
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Brahms Hungarian Dances,
Dvořák Slavonic Dances, Handel Water Music, Handel's Messiah,
music by Duke Ellington and George Gershwin, music of Latin
America, African drums, and more.
College and High School Credit
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Montgomery College encourages
Metropolitan Orchestra players to gain college credit by
enrolling in MU171 - College Orchestra. Students are reminded
to audition before enrolling.
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High School students that do not wish to
enroll for college credit, must enroll in the orchestra's
non-credit class. Details will be posted in the near future.
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Montgomery County Public High
School students may also earn Student Service Learning (SSL)
hours through their performances to the community in the
Metropolitan Orchestra.
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