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Timothy Weiss, conductor
Donald Crockett, conductor
The Aspen Contemporary Ensemble (ACE) is in residence for the full eight-week session. This octet functions as the ensemble in collaboration with the Susan and Ford Schumann Center for Composition Studies and performs music by prominent living composers and twentieth-century classics as well as new works by the Festival’s student composers. Instrumentation is as follows: flute/piccolo/alto flute, clarinet/e-flat clarinet/bass clarinet, violin (2), viola, cello, piano, and percussion. Members of this ensemble receive weekly private lessons with artist-faculty members and may also take elective courses. All student members receive a fellowship.
The program is rigorous and, thus, members of the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble are expected to stay focused on their core curriculum and not engage in extracurricular activities, such as concerto competitions.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION OPEN SEPTEMBER 15
Applicants who are interested in applying on their respective instrument for the Orchestra program must submit a second application and the applicable fee at the time of submission.
- Resume required
- Statement of interest in contemporary music required
- Two letters of recommendation encouraged but not required
AUDITION REPERTOIRE
There are currently no available positions. If positions become available, they will be posted and updated here October 1. Interested candidates may still apply for a filled position, in case of cancellation.
Works to be performed solo (no duos, ensembles, accompaniment).
VIOLIN
I. Required standard repertory
One of the following sonatas:
- BACH: Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001, Adagio
- BACH: Sonata No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003, Grave
- BACH: Sonata No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005, Adagio
AND
II. Required contemporary repertory
Two of the pieces listed below:
- CARTER: Riconoscenza per Goffredo Petrassi [4']
- ZIMMERMANN: Sonata for Unaccompanied Violin [13']
- HENZE: Sonata for Unaccompanied Violin [18']
- BERIO: Sequenza VIII
- BENJAMIN: 3 Miniatures
- BOULEZ: Antheme
VIOLA
I. BACH: Two movements of a Suite for Cello or of a Sonata or Partita for Violin
AND
II. Two of the pieces listed below:
- PENDERECKI: Cadenza for Solo Viola [7’]
- LIGETI: Sonata for Viola Solo, any movement of the candidate's choice
- BERIO: Sequenza VI
- SCOTT SLAPIN: Recitative for Solo Viola
CELLO
I. Two contrasting movement from any of the six J.S. Bach Suites for Cello
AND
II. One or more movements from one of the following works:
- CRUMB: Sonata for Unaccompanied Cello [12']
- HINDEMITH: Solo Sonata
- HENZE: Serenade for Solo Cello
AND
III. One of the following of the candidate’s choice:
- CARTER: Figment I
- BERIO: Sequenza
- DUTILLEUX: Strophe I from Trois Strophes
- PENDERECKI: Capriccio (mvts. I and II)
FLUTE
I. Two contrasting movements from the following selections without repeats:
- J.S. Bach Partita for Solo Flute in A minor, BWV 1013
- C.P.E. Bach Sonata for Solo Flute in A minor, H. 562
AND
II. One of the following:
- VARÈSE: Density 21.5 [4']
- JOLIVET: Five Incantations (Choose one from 1, 2, 4 or 5)
AND
III. One of the following:
- BERIO: Sequenza I for Flute [6']
- TAKEMITSU: Voice
- CARTER: Scrivo in vento
- HALFFTER: Debla
- DONATONI: Nidi
AND
IV. Piccolo:
- SCHOENBERG: Pierrot lunaire, Op. 21, No. 18: Der Mondfleck
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V. Alto Flute:
CLARINET
I. Both of the below works:
- MOZART: Concerto for Clarinet in A major, K. 622 1st movement with piano
- STRAVINSKY: Three Pieces for Clarinet [6']
AND
II. One of the following works:
- JOAN TOWER: Wings [9']
- BOULEZ: Domaines
- DENISOV: Sonata 1st and 2nd movement
- CARTER: Gra
- DONATONI: Clair
AND
III. Bass Clarinet
Two from the following excerpts:
- RAVEL: Daphnis et Chloé full score of rehearsal number 156 to 161
- STRAVINSKY: Le Sacre Du Printemps: Introduction Rehearsal 4-6 and Rehearsal 139-142
- STRAUSS: Don Quixote Rehearsal 14-19
- SHOSTAKOVICH: Concerto No. 1 in A minor for Violin and Orchestra op. 77 Rehearsal 23-25
PERCUSSION
I. XENAKIS: Rebonds B [6']
AND
II. Marimba
One selection from the following:
- DRUCKMAN: Reflections on the Nature of Water [15'] (marimba)
- DONATONI: Mari (marimba)
AND
III. Vibraphone
One selection from the following:
- MANOURY: Le livre des claviers, Mvt 4 – solo vibraphone
- DONATONI: Omar, 1st or 2nd movement
- HUREL: Loops II for Vibraphone
PIANO
I. 1st movement of one of the following sonatas: Beethoven: Op. 7, Op. 10 (No. 3), Op. 22, 31 (No. 1), Op. 53, Op. 57, Op. 81a, Op. 106, Op. 111
AND
II. Two of the pieces listed below:
- BOULEZ: Notations [16']
- LIGETI: Fanfares from Études, Book I [4']
- LIGETI: L'escalier du diable from ƒtudes, Book II
- CARTIER: Caténaires [4’]
- MESSIAEN: Loriot from Catalogue d'Oiseaux
- CARTER: 90+