MUSIC- Accompanist Page
This page will give you an introduction to what you can expect when working with an accompanist, and what will be expected of you.
Guidelines
CANCELLATIONS
If you need to cancel your appointment, you must do so with 12 hours' notice to allow enough time for your slot to be available for someone else.
NO SHOWS
No-shows will result in forfeiture of any of your appointments for the next 2 weeks. Your professor will also be notified. Exceptions may be made for emergencies.
NON-CREDIT STUDENTS
HOW OFTEN CAN YOU BOOK?
One 15-minute session every other week can be reserved. If a student accidentally books too many sessions, the extra sessions will be canceled, and you will receive an email confirmation of the cancellation of your extra appointments.
WHEN SHOULD YOU BOOK?
It is best to book an appointment after the student has rehearsed and knows their music. Time with the accompanist is meant to help the students fine-tune their pieces so it is important that they come prepared. If you are unsure about how often you should meet with your accompanist, please ask your accompanist when would be appropriate for you.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
The last 2 weeks before finals (weeks 14 & 15 / May 12th – May 25th) are reserved for credit students to prepare for their finals and final projects.
Applied Music Program (AMP) Auditions
Students may book accompanist appointments with only Lance Merrill for AMP auditions.
AMP Audition Rehearsal Sign Up Page
Click the link below to sign up for a time to rehearse with one of our accompanists.
Accompanist Sign-Up Page
Music Scores
We need music for the songs you sing and the pieces you play. The best kind of score you can provide is a "piano-vocal" arrangement of a song, or a full score of the instrumental piece. You can find most music online nowadays, and although a lot of music is free, you should be prepared to pay for the music. If a piano-vocal version of a song isn't possible to get, we can also read from lead-sheets, in which case a YouTube link to a performance of the song is very helpful. Bring a paper copy in loose sheets. Here are some good websites to check for sheet music:
http://www.free-notes.net
http://www.musicnotes.com (this website often allows you to choose your key before printing)
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com
http://www.imslp.org
Rehearsals
We rehearse in VLGE 8000. Come early and bring something to record the session. It can be very helpful to have a recording of the accompaniment for you to work with at home. Come as prepared as you can; you will get the most out of a rehearsal if you have your music and words memorized.
Contact Us
Location
Village 8340
Contact
Dr. Wendy Mazon, Music Department Chair & Music Faculty Advisor
Email: @email
Phone: (818) 710-2295
Village 8000
Charlotte Wilkins, Applied Music Director
Email: @email
Phone: (818) 336-1205