Spring Auditions & Openings
Studio openings and contact information for Spring 2023 auditions will be updated in December 2022.
Spring 2022
Bass | Daniel Merriman | Dmerri@gmail.com |
Bassoon | Elisabeth Romano | reedexpertise@gmail.com |
Cello | Yves Dharamraj | ydharamraj@vassar.edu |
Clarinet | Ian Tyson | ityson@vassar.edu |
Flute | Susan Rotholz | srotholz@vassar.edu |
French Horn | Peter Reit | preit@aol.com |
Guitar | Trevor Babb | tbabb@vassar.edu |
Jazz Guitar | Mike DeMicco | midemicco@vassar.edu |
Harp | Nuiko Wadden | nuikowadden@gmail.com |
Harpsichord | Gail Archer | gaarcher@vassar.edu |
Organ | Gail Archer | gaarcher@vassar.edu |
Oboe | Cheryl Bishkoff | chbishkoff@vassar.edu |
Percussion | Frank Cassara | frcassara@vassar.edu |
Piano | Thomas Sauer | See audition instructions below |
Jazz Piano | Peter Tomlinson | ptomlinson@vassar.edu |
Saxophone | Christopher Brellochs | See audition instructions below |
Trombone & Tuba | Paul Bellino | pabellino@vassar.edu |
Trumpet | James Osborn | jaosborn@vassar.edu |
Voice | Robert Osborne | See audition instructions below |
Viola | Danielle Farina | dfarina@vassar.edu |
Violin | Anna Elashvili | aelashvili@vassar.edu |
Lesson Auditions
Piano Lesson Auditions
Monday, January 24, 2022, 5:00–6:30 p.m. in Skinner, room 400
Sign-up for an audition in advance by filling out the Piano Audition Google Form.
Please prepare two short, contrasting pieces. Beginners are welcome; if you are not in a position to prepare a piece, please sign up for an audition to come and state your reasons for wishing to take up the piano. Any questions about the audition process may be directed at any time to Thomas Sauer. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Saxophone Lesson Auditions
Record a video of yourself performing a 2–3 minute excerpt of a jazz and/or classical composition, upload it to YouTube or Vimeo, and send a link to cbrellochs@vassar.edu by January 13, 2022. Lessons will be held Fridays 4–8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Voice Lesson Auditions
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in room 323 of Martel Recital Hall, time TBD
Sign up for an audition in advance by filling out the Voice Lesson Audition Google Form.
Students are encouraged to prepare one classical vocal piece in any language, preferably memorized. Please bring a copy of the music with piano accompaniment, as an accompanist will be provided. Students who do not have a classical piece prepared may also present selections from musical theatre or other music genres.
For any questions about lessons or the audition, please contact Robert Osborne.