indianapolis youth wind ensemble

Founded in 1995, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of music education, achieving musical excellent, and bringing the gift of music to the community, the Indianapolis Youth Wind Ensemble is open to all wind, brass, and percussion students in grades 8-12 for the 2009-2010 school year (including home-schooled students). Students are required to participate in their school music programs. Exceptions will be made only if a signed waiver is obtained from a school music director or if the student is home-schooled. All students must audition to be accepted in the IYWE. Members typically represent 25-30 public and private schools in central Indiana, including the communities of Carmel, Kokomo, and Lafayette.

Led by Music Director Dr. James Spinazzola and Associate Conductor and Conductor of Chamber Ensembles Mr. Darin Sorley, the Indianapolis Youth Wind Ensemble consists of an auditioned band of outstanding high school musicians and various chamber music ensembles comprised of members from the full ensemble. The Indianapolis Youth Wind Ensemble rehearses each Sunday from August through May at the University of Indianapolis from 3:00 - 6:00 PM (chamber ensembles from 3:00 - 4:00 PM) and performs four concerts throughout the year. The IYWE program is designed to provide students with an excellent leartning opportunity allowing them to explore their musical abilities and expand their knowledge. This serves as an enhancement of participation in their school music program.

Auditions for Membership
Students interestied in IYWE membership should contact Dr. Rebecca Sorley at (317) 788 - 3400 or rsorley@uindy.edu. All auditions are by appointment only.

Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held weekly on Sunday afternoons August through May at the University of Indidnapolis Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Room 109 (1400 E. Hanna Ave., Indianapolis 46227).

3:00 - 4:00 PM Chamber ensembles
4:00 - 6:00 PM Full band

Concerts
The 2009-2010 IYWE concerts have been announced!

Sunday, November 1, 4:00 PM - Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, University of Indianapolis

Sunday, December 13, 12:30 PM - Indianapolis ArtsGarden

Sunday, February 28, 4:00 PM - Zionsville United Methodist Church

Sunday, May 2, 4:00 PM - Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, University of Indianapolis

Auditions for Membership
Students interestied in IYWE membership should contact Dr. Rebecca Sorley at (317) 788 - 3400 or rsorley@uindy.edu. All auditions are by appointment only.

IYWE Chair Auditions
All members of the ensemble are required to audition for chair placement. Please prepare at least two excerpts from the standard repertoire for your instrument; one to demonstrate technical proficiency, and one to highlight expressive, lyrical playing. You may choose two movements from the same piece, or two different works. (ISSMA solo music would be appropriate.) You will also be asked to sight-read and play selected major scales, up to four sharps or flats.

Flutists who wish to audition for piccolo should prepare to audition on both instruments

Percussionists, please prepare a snare excerpt and a 2-minute mallet excerpt of your choice. A timpani excerpt is encouraged, but not required.

Please note that auditions for membership are NOT seating auditions. Chair auditions are required in addition to the audition required for membership.

Tuition
Tuition is $300 for the IYWE season and is non-refundable. Please make check or money order payable to the University of Indianapolis Community Music Center. Scholarship assistance is available. Advance payments may be mailed to the IYWE at the address below.

Attn: Dr. Rebecca Sorley, Director
University of Indianapolis Community Music Center
1400 E. Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227

IYWE Students
Members of the IYWE include All-State Band players as well as numerous ISSMA Solo/Ensemble Competition gold and silver medal winners. Graduating seniors in the past few years have received college scholarships and participated in prominent programs at Eastman, Harvard, Butler, Vanderbilt, Cincinnati Conservatory, and more.

Opportunities and Benefits
The IYWE is a program of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and benefits from the interaction with the ICO's professional musicians. ICO musicians lead sectional rehearsals throughout the year and perform as guest artists at IYWE concerts. In addition, IYWE students receive tickets to ICO concerts. Call the ICO for more details.

Throughout the year students are selected for solo and chamber performance opportunities as well as leadership positions such as the Student Assistant Conductor. The final concert of each season is dedicated to the graduating seniors with special solo opportunities and awards for years of involvement.

Additional activities include seminars on such topics as college decisions and preparing for auditions, and social events including refreshments at rehearsals and dinner before select concerts.

Parent Involvement
Parents are encouraged to be involved with the ensemble through a variety of opportunities including serving as chaperones at rehearsals and ushers at concerts. Parents provide refreshments for social events and help with the IYWE's marketing and fundraising efforts.

IYWE Member Quotes
"For me, the IYWE is a place where I can come and play incredible music with talented peers, with whom I am able to learn from and further my playing." - IYWE Alumna

"As a parent I was pleased with the wide variety of music to which IYWE members were exposed! I always looked forward to the concerts and liked the variety of venues." - IYWE Parent

To set up an audition, please contact:
University of Indianapolis Community Music Center
Dr. Rebecca Sorley, Director
(317) 788 - 3400
rsorley@uindy.edu

For additional information, contact:
James Spinazzola, Music Director
spinazzolaj@uindy.edu

Darin Sorley, Associate Conductor & Conductor of Chamber Ensembles
dsorley@uindy.edu

The Indianapolis Youth Wind Ensemble is a program of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra:
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
4603 Clarendon Road, Suite 36
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 940 - 9607

Tom Brekhus, Operations & Education Manager
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
(317) 940 - 9607
tbrekhus@icomusic.org