Contact Us
Contact:
Streeks, Richard Paul
Administrative Coordinator
Dance
Dance opportunites are open to all current AU students.
Auditions for the 2024 Fall Dance Concert will be held on Friday, August 23rdÌýfrom 3-5 p.m.ÌýAll are welcome to audition! You do not need to be a dance major or minor, or enrolled in a dance course to participate. Some prior dance experience is recommended.²Ô´Ç·É!Ìý
Please on auditions and opportunities or contact the dance program.
Theatre/Musical Theatre
Theatre opportunities are open to all AU students. Auditions take place one semester in advance of all theatre/musical theatre program productions.
Auditions
Auditions are complete for fall 2024 productions. Auditions for spring 2025 productions will be held in the fall.
For those new to AU, the program offers a special new student production,ÌýOverture, each fall. Featuring student generated dialogue, music, and movement,ÌýOvertureÌýexplores the passions, fears, triumphs, trials, and wonder of this stage of life. This year’s performance will take place in Katzen’s Studio Theatre on September 27 and 28 following rehearsals through September. No audition is required. Attend the DPA's Welcome Back Night on August 28 if you are interested in being part of this year'sÌýOvertureÌýproduction and to hear more about this season's productions, audition dates, student theatre organizations, and special classes being offered by the program. Participants inÌýOvertureÌýare encouraged to register for PERF 165-001 and PERF 166-001 (1 credit each, or PERF 065-001/066-001 for 0 credit).Ìý
Music
Music Ensembles are open to current èßäÉçÇøapp University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. Ensembles perform throughout the academic year in Katzen’s Abramson Family Recital Hall.
Attend the Music Ensemble Open House on Thursday, August 22, 6 p.m. in the Katzen Arts Center Rotunda for more information. on auditions and opportunities.
Vocal Ensembles
See details about all Vocal Ensembles
Chorus
Casey Cook, Conductor of AU Chorus.ÌýContact us for more information.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 7:30-10:15 p.m./occasional Mondays 8-10:15 p.m.
PERF-042-001, PERF-142-001
for auditions, August 26-30.
Chamber Singers
Daniel Abraham, Director of Choral Activities & Conductor of AU Chamber Singers.ÌýContact us for more information.
Rehearsals: Mondays & Thursdays, 2:30-5 p.m.
PERF-043-001, PERF-143-001.
for auditions, August 26-30.
Gospel Choir
Sylstea Sledge, Gospel Director
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 8:10-10:40 p.m., Kay Spiritual Life Center.
No audition: attend first class meeting, PERF-161-001, PERF-561-001.
Instrumental Ensembles
See details about all Instrumental Ensembles
AU Symphony OrchestraÌý
Matthew Brown, Director of Orchestral Activities.ÌýÌýContact us for more information.
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 5:30-7:45 p.m.Ìý
PERF-044-001, PERF-144-001.
Audition required. Contact Matthew Brown for sign up details.
AU Symphonic Band
Matthew Brown, Symphonic Band Director.
Rehearsal: Monday evenings, 5:30-7:45 p.m.Ìý
PERF-047-001, PERF-147-001Ìý
Audition required. Contact Matthew Brown for sign up details.
AU Jazz Orchestra
Joshua Bayer, Director of Jazz Studies
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m.Ìý
PERF-046,001, PERF-146-001.Ìý
Audition required: attend the first class meeting
AU Jazz Combo
Joshua Bayer, Director of Jazz StudiesÌý
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 10-11 a.m.Ìý
Audition required: attend AU Jazz Orchestra first meeting to be considered for the AU Jazz Combo.Ìý
Chamber Music
Ann Kang, Music Program DirectorÌý
Meets Tuesdays or Fridays, 2:30–3:45pm.
Contact akang@american.edu Ìý
Audition for AU Symphony Orchestra or AU Symphonic Band to be considered for the Chamber Music Ensemble.Ìý
West African DrummingÌý
Amadou Kouyate, West African Drumming Director Ìý
Meets Tuesdays 5:30–7:30 p.m. Ìý
PERF-145-003, PERF-045-004
No audition required
Course not scheduled for fall 2024
Songwriters' Hub
Matthew Brown, Director.
Meets Thursdays 8:20–10:20 p.m. Ìý
PERF-145-003, PERF-045-004
No audition required
Pep Band
Aidan Dixon, Director.
Meets Mondays 8:20–10:50 p.m. Ìý
PERF-050, PERF-150
No audition required