<p>Does anyone know how difficult/selective the process is to become a member of the Emory Wind Ensemble? DD received information about needing to schedule an audition on arrival at the campus in the fall (pending acceptance into the school, of course) and we were wondering just how "good" do you need to be to get into it? She is not planning to major or minor in music at this point...she simply has a passion for music (played in school concert band for last 8 years).</p>
<p>Ahhh, I took a trip to Emory during the summer and met the director of winds. It seems somewhat selective from what I know. The music program is not very developed, but what instrument does she play? It depends upon your instrument as well. If her passion is strong enough for music, I strongly suggest double-majoring in music, because she would qualify for a scholarship that covers half-tutition I believe; it may be more, but no less than half. The opprotunities are awesome at Emory when it comes to music; the auditorium is AMAZING! If you take a campus tour, be sure to drop by.</p>
<p>She plays the bass clarinet (of course she can also play the clarinet). She also has taken percussion class and plays the bass drum in her school's drum line. I doubt that she intends to double major or even minor, she just wants to play music and socialize with other "bandies" as an extracurricular activity.</p>
<p>i'm in the wind ensemble at emory and i'm not a music major or minor, and from what ive seen...it's really not all that selective. i mean it depends on what instrument you play and how many people who play the same instrument are auditioning, but basically i think dr. stewart (the director) tries not to deny anyone. if you've been playing for 8 years then i'd say you'd definitely be accepted (i mean don't quote me or anything..), and especially bass clarinet cause i think we only have a few right now. basically auditions are only to make sure that you can actually play...wind ensemble at emory is great cause dr. stewart is an amazing director and makes playing enjoyabe and the music community is really great as a whole.</p>
<p>Thank you Falloutgirl, I printed your response for DD. She will be encouraged by it. She loves both the music community and music itself.</p>
<p>You might be interested in checking out an article on the Emory Orchestra--it's in the December 7,2004 edition of the Emory Wheel in the Arts and Living section.</p>