| Campanillas del Sol Handbell Ensemble |
| Audition Process |
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Campanillas is an auditioned group. Auditions are held annually in late summer and are by appointment only.
Allow an hour and a half to two hours for your audition. Appointment times are on a first come, first served
basis. Dates for 2006 auditions are as follows:
Saturday, August 19th
Sunday, August 20th (afternoon only) Saturday, August 26th Sunday, August 27th (afternoon only) A weekday evening appointment may be made if such is more convenient. For those who are out of town on vacation during the above times, an appointment may be made in early September. The phone number to call for an appointment is 480-998-5568. The audition consists of three parts:
1) Written multiple choice test on ringing techniques and notation
2) Hands-on, one-on-one demonstration of rhythm, safe ringing techniques, and independent motion of hands (rhythm and techniques) 3) Personality and attitude check Parts (1) and (2) are covered during the audition appointment; part (3) is determined during group rehearsal. Resources:
Part 1 – AGEHR handbell and chime notation handbook (red and green cover)
Part 2 – Healthy Ringing, by Susan Berry; “Coordination Conundrums,” by Valerie Stephenson Questions about the Campanillas audition process may be directed to Ensemble Director Roy Blomquist at rjblomq@qwest.net or 480-998-5568. |