CCT Ragtime Orchestra Schedule 2007

Remaining Ragtime Orchestra Schedule:

*** Orchestra Required! ***
Saturday, May 5, 2 PM to 5 PM (full cast w/orch in pit) (cast to arrive at 1 pm, but the downbeat will be at 2 pm!)

Week #1 Pre-Performance Shows (Full Orchestra)
Monday, May 7, 7 PM
Tuesday, May 8, 7 PM
Wednesday, May 9, 7 PM (Preview Night - a real audience!)

Ragtime Performances - Majestic Theatre, Corvallis, OR
Week #1: May 10, 11, 12, 13(M)
Week #2: May 16, 17, 18, 19, 20(M)
Week #3: May 23, 24, 25 26, 27(M)

(M) = Matinee 2:30 p.m. performance; regular show time 7:30 p.m

The above is the orchestra schedule for the Corvallis Community Theatre production of Ragtime (Spring 2007) - want to practice along with the score? Purchase the Original Broadway Cast CD

Important: for all rehearsals, always bring your music, your own stand, and a pencil. If you cannot make a rehearsal and have a book checked out, you must make arrangements to get the book to the rehearsal so the other players in the section are not without music! Please arrive in time to warm-up and get setup. I'll typically arrive 45 minutes beforehand to help setup and if you have equipment I and others can help move stuff.

Ragtime Orchestra Rehearsal History

Saturday, February 17, 10 AM to 12 noon
Saturday, February 24, 10 AM to 12 noon
Saturday, March 3, 2 PM to 4 PM (note the different time!)
Saturday, March 10, 10 AM to 12 noon
Sunday, March 18, 10 AM to 12 noon ** CHS Band Room **
Sunday, April 15, 1 PM to 4 PM (full cast w/orch) New & Confirmed!
Saturday, April 21, 10 AM to 12 noon (NEW, UNPLANNED, BUT CONFIRMED!)
Saturday, April 28, 10 AM to 12 noon (last rehearsal before we hit the pit!)

Move to Stage/Pit Preparation: Sunday, April 29, 1 PM (anyone welcome to help out)

Monday, April 30 - 6:30 to 9:30, Run Act I - Piano in pit w/orchestra any players who want to join in!

Tuesday, May 1 - 6:30 to 9:30, Run Act II - Piano in pit w/orchestra any players who want to join in!

*** Orchestra Optional - Please Try To Make It If You Can ***
Wednesday, May 2 - 7 PM, Full Run - Piano in pit w/orchestra any players who want to join in!

*** Orchestra Optional - Please Try To Make It If You Can ***
Thursday, May 3 - 7 PM, Full Run - Piano in pit w/orchestra any players who want to join in!

Update: All orchestra rehearsals are at Majestic Theatre (map) unless otherwise marked.

Sissel's Hideaway - for Early Bird Jazz Band

Here's a new piece entitled "Sissel's Hideaway" which was written specifically for the 2007 version of the Linus Pauling Middle School Early Bird Jazz Band, a before-school ensemble I direct here in Corvallis.

This piece is intended for a young but talented group of players. The lead melody is backed by Latin/Rock rhythm section feel (straight eighths) making it easy to establish a groove. There are two sections that transition to a Swing feel and feature a full Sax soli featurette as well as a full ensemble featurette. Solos are written out and feature the Baritone Sax (or Trombone) and Tenor Sax (or Violin/Concert instrument).

Sissel's Hideway - Score Rendition (MP3) - Approximately 5 minutes total

Sissel's Hideaway - Available Parts & Score

This score can be played with as few as 10 players and still retain a rich sound.

Sissel's Hideaway - Score Excerpt (2 of 9 pages)

Alto Sax 1
Alto Sax 2
Alto Sax 3
Tenor Sax 1
Tenor Sax 2
Baritone Sax
Bass
Drums
Piano
Guitar
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2

Additional Parts:

Clarinet
Violin

For more information on this chart, contact Rob Birdwell.