Area Music Programs

City of Newark Parks and Recreation:

Curtain's Up Presents: The Wizard of Oz!
AGES 8 - 15
Director: RACHEL BARTON

Curtain’s Up proudly presents this beloved classic for
student actors, ages 8 - 15 years of age, to perform. Many generations are familiar with the story of how a cyclone carries Dorothy and her dog, Toto, to the magical land of Oz, where they encounter all the famous characters from the pen of L. Frank Baum..... Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the rusted Tin Woodsman, the rubber-legged Scarecrow, Glinda the Good Witch, Oz, the Munchkins, the Winged Monkeys, and the evil Witch of the West, who is determined to destroy Dorothy and steal the secret of her magical slippers. Students will learn acting skills and techniques needed to give a polished stage performance as well as the wonderful experience of performing this classic play. Students will develop self-confidence, poise, a positive interaction with others, and have fun as they work towards a final scripted performance for family and friends on Friday, November 16th at 5:30 pm. Since this is an ensemble production, attendance should be a priority, especially for the last two rehearsals.
Activity # 1072-308
Fee: $140
RDF: $120
Dates: Sep. 21 - Nov. 16 (No class 10/26)
Days: Fri.
Hours: 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Location: George Wilson Center
More Information: newarkde.gov/58/Parks-and-Recreation

Join The Wilmington
Children's Chorus!
Auditions:
Saturday, September 8
Monday, September 10

Openings in all Ensembles!

To schedule an appointment, please email WilmingtonChildrensChorus@gmail.com
or call (302) 762-3637

Click here for more information and audition selections!

City of Newark Parks and Recreation:

Improvisation & Comedy Sketch Theater
NEW • AGES 11 - 16
Director: RACHEL BARTON

Do you like to be funny? Do you like to be spontaneous
and creative? Is memorizing a script not really your thing?
Laughs abound as we learn the art of improvisation using tried and true interactive theatre games as well as learning to create some original comedy sketches. Imagination and creativity are key as student actors, ages 11 - 16 years of age, learn short form improvisation techniques and develop sketches using different characterization sand situations. Our comedy troupe will perform a live interactive show for family and friends on Thursday, November 15th at 5:30 pm. Let the fun begin!
Activity #: 1075-308
Fee: $125 RDF: $105
Dates: Sep. 27 - Nov. 15 (No class 10/25)
Days: Thu.
Hours: 4:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Location: George Wilson Center
More information: newarkde.gov/58/Parks-and-Recreation

DEL ARTS ACADEMY

Del Arts is located just across the street from Caravel on Rue Madora Drive. They offer a wide variety of Dance, Visual Art, Theater and Music Lessons (Piano, Voice, Guitar, Trumpet, Percussion and more!) See their website for information on classes: www.delarts.com/

The Delaware Youth Wind Ensemble

The Delaware Youth Wind Ensemble (DYWE) brings together outstanding high school musicians from the greater Delaware area to rehearse and perform exciting and high-quality wind band literature. Open to students who play flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, string bass, piano, and percussion, DYWE offers an enrichment experience aimed to supplement (but not replace) students’ experiences in their own high school bands. Under the direction of UD professor and Wind Ensemble conductor Dr. Lauren Reynolds, DYWE rehearses once a week and performs two to three concerts per season.

Audition Requirements
Eligibility: 9th-12th grade
Woodwind, brass, string bass, and piano players: prepare two contrasting etudes, movements, or solo pieces. These selections should highlight both the expressive and technical aspects of your playing. You may also be asked to perform scales (up to four sharps and flats) and to sight-read a short musical line. Note: you do not need an accompanist for your audition.
Students who wish to audition for piccolo (in addition to flute) should prepare to play both instruments during their audition time slot. You may choose additional repertoire to perform on piccolo or you may repeat your flute repertoire.
Percussionists should prepare two etudes, movements, or solo pieces—one for snare drum and one for a keyboard instrument. You may also be asked to perform scales (up to four sharps and flats) and to sight-read a short musical line. Instruments (but not mallets) will be provided for you at the audition. There will notbe timpani available at the audition. Note: you do not need an accompanist for your audition.

Audition Dates and Fees
Auditions in Gore Recital Hall on:

August 26, 12–3 p.m.
(must sign up by August 24 at 12 p.m.)

September 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
(must sign up by September 7 at 12 p.m.)

September 9, 12pm – 3pm
(must sign up by September 7 at 12 p.m.)

Audition Registration Be sure to select the "Summer 2018" Semester and "Auditions" Class Type when registering.
Fee is $400 for year. Can be made in 2 payments:

$200 payment due upon registration
$200 due by 11/15/18.

DE HS All-State 2018 participants receive a 10% discount.
Email us with questions.

Delaware Junior and Senior All-State ParticipantsDelaware All-State 2018 participants do not need to audition and can register for the program.
Registration
DE HS All-State 2018 participants receive a 10% discount.

Rehearsal and Concert Dates

Rehearsals are Sundays, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in Loudis Recital Hall, Amy du Pont Music Building

Fall dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2
Fall Concert: December 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Spring dates: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12
Spring Concerts: May 18 at 7 pm and May 19 at 5:30 p.m.

The University of Delaware Community Music School offers 3 Choirs for various age and ability levels (Blue Choir, Gold Choir and Singing Hens). All choirs rehearse on Tuesday evenings throughout the school year. Auditions will be held for new Blue and Gold Choir members (grades 1-9) this Tuesday, September 11th from 6:00-6:30pm. Immediately afterwards, we will hold auditions for our most advanced group (Singin’ Hens) for grade 6-12 students from 6:30-7:00pm. A FULL YEAR of UDCC is $350. This payment can be made in full at registration or can be split into 2 payments of $180 (the first payment due at registration and the second due on November 13, 2018). We also have financial aid packages available.
www.music.udel.edu/cms or call 3028314548