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Awesöme Orchestra Session 104: Peer Gynt Suite Extravaganza!
* Musician sign-ups are open until March 25

**NOTE: Due to the complicated and unique nature of this event, there will be multiple factors taken into consideration when Ambassadors are assigning their sections. It is not merely first-come, first served. Thank you for understanding.

Ambassadors will build section rosters based on the preferences you share in this signup form and confirm section assignments by April 1**
WHERE: Uptown Body & Fender, 401 26th St, Oakland, CA 94612 
This session will he held inside the body shop!

WHEN:  Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 2-5pm

ADMISSION: Free and open to all ages. Capacity for the venue is 300 people (musicians + audience).

TRANSPORTATION SUGGESTIONS: This venue is very accessible via public transportation. 19th St. BART is a 10 minute walk away, as are numerous AC Transit lines. Please join our Discord to coordinate walking buddies or a carpool! (https://discord.com/invite/UvCFQTsZrA). Parking is extremely limited, so plan accordingly!

SCHEDULE AND REPERTOIRE: conducted by Artistic Director David Möschler, featuring guest conductors Brian Adam McCune and Christine Brandes.

Edvard Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 for orchestra

Edvard Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite for big band (arranged by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn)

2:05 PM    Morning Mood    orchestra
2:25 PM    Morning Mood    big band
2:35 PM    5 minute break    

2:40 PM    The Death Of Åse    orchestra
3:00 PM    The Death Of Åse    big band
3:10 PM    5 minute break    

3:20 PM    Anitra's Dance    orchestra
3:40 PM    Anitra's Dance    big band
3:50 PM    5 minute break    

3:55 PM    Solvieg's Song    orchestra
4:20 PM    Solvieg's Song    big band
4:30 PM    5 minute break    

4:35 PM    In the Hall of the Mountain King    orchestra
4:50 PM    In the Hall of the Mountain King    big band


ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTATION:

2 flutes, 1 piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (A or B-flat), 2 bassoons, 4 horns (E or F), 2 trumpets (E or B-flat), 3 trombones, 1 tuba, timpani, 2 percussion (bass drum, cymbals, triangle), strings

BIG BAND INSTRUMENTATION: 

1 clarinet, 2 alto saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, 1 baritone saxophone, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, drum set, 1 keyboard, 1 electric guitar, 1 double bass

SHEET MUSIC for upcoming open sessions can always be found on Google Drive at: https://bit.ly/AwesomeSheetMusic

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HEALTH SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
We follow the safety protocols of the venue.
*Masks are optional*

**IMPORTANT**
If you are feeling ill, or you’re taking care of someone who is sick, we ask that you not attend this session. We look forward to having you join us at a session in the future.
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Be sure to sign up before the deadline on Tuesday, March 25.  You can expect an email from your Awesöme Ambassadors with specific info by April 1 EOD  (check your spam filters if this is your first session). If you are signing up after April 1, you might not get your Ambassador email until after April 3. Please be patient—they have a lot of information to collect before emailing everyone. Their information can be found at https://awesomeorchestra.org/section-ambassadors

Sign up for awesöme updates at https://awesomeorchestra.org/musician-signups
Email *
This must be a real email address that our Awesome Ambassadors can use to confirm your participation and use for important follow-up communications
First and Last Name *
What personal pronoun(s) do you use?  (example: she/her, they/them)
PRIMARY INSTRUMENT *
Please check the one you most want to play for this session. There will be an option to add your secondary instrument later in the form.
Do you wish to be contacted to participate in the Big Band Peer Gynt arrangements?
Ambassadors will reach out to you separately about the Big Band portions of this session. This could be for either your primary or secondary instrument (selected later in the form). The pieces are orchestrated for the following: 1 clarinet, 1 bass clarinet, 2 alto saxes, 2 tenor saxes, 1 bari sax, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, 1 guitar, 1 drum set, 1 piano, 1 double bass.

Please note that there be an optional though strongly encouraged rehearsal in advance for the big band on Tuesday April 1 from 7-9pm at 2945 Bolivar Dr. in Berkeley. 
Any additional notes you want to add about your availability and preferences?
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