Essays about: "symphony orchestras"

Found 2 essays containing the words symphony orchestras.

1. 1. The role of the third horn in the orchestra's horn section

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

   Author : Angeliki Poulimenou; [2016-03-21]
   Keywords : French Horn; Third Horn; Role of the Third Horn; Orchestra; Horn Section; The Unsung Hero; Orchestration; High Horn;

   Abstract : This thesis reflects research about the horn section and mainly the role of the third horn in the orchestra's horn section, and is also a documentation of my personal experience. For several years I was the third horn player at the National Radio Symphony Orchestra of Greece (ERT) and I try to explore this position as much as I can, and aim to help not only young horn players who are auditioning for this chair, but also young composers and conductors to reach a closer understanding of the function of the horn section. READ MORE

3. 2. Aiming for orchestral career

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

   Author : Iina Hirvonen; [2013-05-06]
   Keywords : viola; auditions; orchestra; practicing; trial;

   Abstract : This thesis describes how auditions to symphony orchestras are organized, based on the auditioning experiences of the writer and Richard Davis’s book Becoming an Orchestral Musician – A Guide for Aspiring Professionals. It also contains a diary about the writer’s preparation for an audition. READ MORE