Directors Daniel Bukvich, director of Jazz Spencer Martin joined the Josh Skinner directs the Symphony Choirs and professor of theory, U of I faculty in 2012. He directs the Orchestra and teaches double bass. composition, and percussion Vandal Marching Band, Athletic He holds a D.A. in double bass joined the U of I faculty in 1976. Bands, and teaches instrumental performance from the University of He holds degrees from Montana music education courses. He holds Northern Colorado. State University and the University two degrees from the University of The Lionel Hampton School of of Idaho. Idaho. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 208-885-5900 Music is a close-knit community (208)885-4129 (208) 885-7055 of prominent performers, Vern Sielert, director of Jazz Band I and professor of trumpet and jazz teachers, composers, and scholars Mark Thiele directs the Wind David Klement is the director of studies, joined the U of I faculty in Choral Activities and directs all choral Ensemble and teaches the tuba 2006. He holds degrees from the and euphonium studios. He holds ensembles. He holds a D.A. in choral who interact with dedicated and University of North Texas and the conducting from the University of a D.M.A from George Mason University of Illinois. University and spent 21 years Northern Colorado. talented students. performing with “The President’s [email protected] [email protected] Own” United States Marine Band (208)885-4955 (208) 885-7441 in Washington D.C. [email protected] (208) 885-0539 Kate Skinner is director of Jazz Band II. She is assistant professor of jazz piano and holds a D.A. in jazz studies Christopher Pfund joined the U of I Jason Johnston, director of the from the University of Northern faculty in 2014. He directs opera Concert Band and associate Colorado. professor of horn, joined the workshop and teaches voice lessons. He holds degrees from the faculty in 2015. He holds [email protected] University of Northern Colorado and degrees from University of (208) 885-5737 Colorado at Boulder and the Manhattan School of Music. MUSIC University of Northern Colorado. [email protected] (208) 885-5083 [email protected] Vanessa Sielert is the director of Jazz (970) 988-3838 Band III, has served as professor of saxophone and is currently the director of the Lionel Hampton School of Music at U of I. She holds degrees ENSEMBLES INSTRUMENTAL from the University of Idaho, Baylor University for the University of Illinois AUDITION at Urbana Champaign. [email protected] SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INFORMATION 208-885-6263 VANDALEERS CONCERT CHOIR INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTOR OFFICE EMAIL PHONE MIXED CHORUS Flute Dr. Leonard Garrison Music 204 [email protected] (208) 885-6709 Oboe Dr. Teodora Proud Music 306 [email protected] (208) 885-6231 TENOR/BASS ENSEMBLE Clarinet Dr. Shawn Copeland Music 313 [email protected] (208) 885-7412 OPERA WORKSHOP Bassoon Dr. Javier Rodriguez Music 309 [email protected] (208) 885-6665 Saxophone Dr. Patrick Jones Music 308 [email protected] (208) 885-1006 WIND ENSEMBLE Trumpet Dr. Vern Sielert Music 305 [email protected] (208) 885-4955 CONCERT BAND Horn Dr. Jason Johnston Music 310 [email protected] (970) 988-3838 VANDAL MARCHING BAND Trombone Dr. Chris Clark Music 206 [email protected] (208) 885-6231 Tuba/Euphonium Dr. Mark Thiele Music 212N [email protected] (208) 885-0539 JAZZ BANDS Percussion Prof. Daniel Bukvich Music 213 [email protected] (208) 885-7055 JAZZ CHOIRS Strings - High Dr. Giselle Hillyer Music 223 [email protected] (208) 885-6231 Strings - Low Dr. Miranda Wilson Music 211 [email protected] (208) 885-6615 Guitar Prof. Daniel Pinilla Music 210 [email protected] (208) 885-6231 VOCAL AUDITION INFORMATION ENSEMBLE INSTRUCTOR OFFICE EMAIL PHONE Opera Workshop Dr. Christopher Pfund Ridenbaugh 223 [email protected] (917) 535-5433 Vandaleers Dr. David Klement Ridenbaugh 204 [email protected] (208) 885-0539 Lionel Hampton School of Music (Corner of Blake & Sweet Ave. ) University of Idaho Contact Us Phone: 208-885-6231 • Email: [email protected] 875 Perimeter Drive MS 4015 website: www.uidaho.edu/music Moscow, Idaho 83844-4015 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JAZZ BANDS MIXED CHORUS MusA 122/322/522 MusA 323/523 MusA 117 / 317 / 517 section 1 Directed by Dr. Josh Skinner, Symphony Orchestra is open Jazz bands are an integral part of the music program. These groups meet Directed by David Klement, the Mixed Chorus is open to anyone in the U of I community looking to all string and wind players by audition. The orchestra two or three hours per week and are open to all majors by audition. Public for a place to sing. The group performs SATB choral literature from a variety of style periods and plays masterworks from all musical periods, concentrating appearances include campus concerts, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival cultural traditions. on the “classics” of orchestral repertoire. and some travel for off-campus concerts and festivals. MON/WED/FRI 2:30 - 3:20 P.M. TUES/THURS 3:30 - 5:20 P.M. JAZZ BAND I: MON/WED/FRI 2:30 - 3:20 P.M. AUDITIONS: No audition is required. AUDITIONS: All string players audition on Tuesday afternoon JAZZ BAND II: MON/WED/FRI 2:30 - 3:20 P.M. of the first week of classes (Fall semester). All wind players JAZZ BAND III: TUES/THURS 3:30 - 4:20 P.M. are auditioned by the faculty members of those instruments. JAZZ BAND IV: TUES 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. (see Wind Ensemble audition information). TENOR/BASS ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS: All auditions will be held early in the first week of classes. Audition information and sign-up sheets will be on the Jazz Band bulletin MusA 117 / 317 / 517 section 2 board across from Music 210. Contact Vern Sielert with questions. Directed by David Klement, the Tenor/Bass Ensemble is a musical outlet for all U of I students ([email protected]) WIND ENSEMBLE who sing tenor or bass. The choir performs diverse literature for tenor/bass voices. MusA 320/520 MON/WED/FRI 1:30 - 2:20 P.M. Directed by Dr. Mark Thiele, Wind Ensemble is the University’s AUDITIONS: A voice placement is required. If you’re interested in this ensemble, please register premiere band. It is open to all students by audition. It is JAZZ CHOIRS and you will be contacted during the first week of the semester to set up an audition. comprised of approximately fifty undergraduate and graduate E-mail Dr. Klement at [email protected] with questions. students and performs the finest in wind band literature. Jazz Choir I: MusA 118/318/518 MON/WED 4:30 - 5:45 P.M. Chamber Jazz Choir: MusA 365 AUDITIONS: Auditions occur early in the first week of classes (by The award-winning Jazz Choir program, under the direction of Professor end-of-day Wednesday). Students audition for the instructor of Daniel Bukvich, is the largest of its kind in the country, involving over 200 OPERA WORKSHOP their instrument. Sign-up sheets for auditions will be placed on students each semester. The program consists of two ensembles. MusA 380/580 faculty doors by noon on Monday. Students should prepare an etude/solo, scales, and be able to sight-read. Jazz Choir I is the large choir of nearly two hundred singers that performs The opera studio performs a fully staged opera/musical or a scenes program of opera, custom choral arrangements of various styles with the assistance of operetta, and musical theater excerpts in alternate semesters. Opera Workshop is fifteen to twenty instrumentalists. directed by Dr. Christopher Pfund. Jazz Choir II is a highly select small vocal jazz ensemble, specializing in TUES/THURS 3:30 - 5:20 P.M. VANDAL MARCHING BAND close harmony arrangements and choral versions of instrumental jazz AUDITIONS FOR SCENES: All singers audition at the beginning of the semester and standards. With some exceptions, singers in Jazz Choir II are selected present either an operatic aria or a song from musical theatre. MusA 119/319/519 from the membership of Jazz Choir I. Marching Band is open to all students during the Fall semester. PRODUCTION AUDITIONS: Auditions are at the beginning of the Fall semester (for This Idaho band has a reputation that extends far beyond the JAZZ CHOIR I: MON/WED/FRI 3:30 - 4:20 P.M. fall productions) or at the end of the Fall semester (for spring productions) and Northwest. Over the years, it has performed at Idaho football JAZZ CHOIR II: MON/WED 5:45 - 6:50 P.M. singers present either an operatic aria or a song from musical theatre. games throughout the West, as well as at professional games AUDITIONS: Jazz Choir I does not require an audition. Jazz Choir II is in San Francisco, Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle. It is our practice open to audition on a limited basis. Contact Professor Bukvich for details. to have the West’s finest marching band with the minimum amount of rehearsal. In addition to a great musical experience, students also receive a scholarship each year they participate in the Marching Band. The Vandal Marching Band is directed by CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLES: Professor Spencer Martin. VANDALEERS CONCERT CHOIR There are many chamber music opportunities at the Lionel Hampton School of Music. Some ensemble include: MON/TUES/WED/THURS /FRI 12:30 - 1:20 P.M. MusA 116/316/516 • Jazz Combos • Brass Quintets AUDITIONS: No audition is required. Directed by David Klement, the Vandaleers Concert Choir has a long and • Trumpet Ensemble proud tradition. This select group performs the finest choral repertoire of • Cello/Bass Choir all styles and eras, and serves as the premiere touring choral ensemble • Classical Guitar Ensemble • Trombone Ensemble at the University of Idaho.