Western Oregon Voices is an audition-only ensemble which comprises 8-12 voices and a rhythm section. The group performs a wide range of repertoire from the entire spectrum of jazz and contemporary music, including jazz, Latin music, rock, and a cappella. Western Oregon Voices performs throughout each term at various venues with a final concert at the end of each term on campus. The ensemble also tours throughout the year with past performances at the Reno Jazz Festival (Reno, Nevada), Taproot Cafe & Lounge (Salem), Capital Manor, throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.<\/span><\/p>\n Contact Dr. Claire!\u00a0 hudkinsc@mail.wou.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Tuesday & Thursday 2:00-3:20 in Smith Hall 108\/122<\/span><\/p>\n Western Oregon Voices is a chamber ensemble whose participants are selected from a required audition. Auditions for this ensemble typically take place during New Student Week and the day before classes begin each fall. Auditions are open to all students regardless of major, minor, or class year.<\/span><\/p>\n Fall 2023:<\/strong> Voice Dance II<\/strong><\/em> (arr. Greg Jasperse), New Day<\/strong><\/em> (Arr. Jennifer Barnes), Infant Eyes<\/strong><\/em> (Wayne Shorter – combo tune), On May Way<\/strong> <\/em>from Disney\u2019s Brother Bear (Arr. Jim Clements) Monday’s Bossa<\/strong><\/em> (original tune by Gabriel Hoselton), What About Us<\/strong><\/em> (Arr. Paul Langford), It\u2019s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year<\/strong><\/em> (arr. K. Shaw), The World for Christmas<\/strong><\/em> (Anders Edenroth), and Devil May Care<\/strong><\/em> (Arr. Kerry Marsh).<\/span><\/p>\n Winter 2024:<\/strong> How High the Moon<\/strong><\/em> (arr. Jay Althouse), Yardbird Suite<\/strong><\/em> (arr. Jennifer Barnes), Poppy Seeds<\/strong><\/em> (original composition by Nathan Richardson, ’24, combo tune), Blackbird<\/strong><\/em> (arr. Paris Rutherford), Scorpion<\/strong><\/em> (arr. saje), House of Gold<\/strong><\/em> (arr. Bryan Sharpe), Misty<\/strong><\/em> (arr. WOU Voice Combo), and I’m Still Standing<\/strong><\/em> (arr. K. Marsh).<\/span><\/p>\n Spring 2024:<\/strong> Here Comes the Sun<\/strong><\/em> (arr. K. Marsh), Sweet Bird<\/strong><\/em> (arr. K. Marsh), Seven Steps to Heaven<\/strong><\/em> (M. Davis, V. Feldman – WOU Voices Combo feature), House of Gold<\/strong><\/em> (arr. Bryan Sharpe), Scorpion<\/strong><\/em> (arr. saje), Devil May Care<\/strong><\/em> (arr. K. Marsh), 90 Degrees<\/strong><\/em> (original composition by Nathan Richardson, ’24 – WOU combo tune), and I’m Still Standing<\/strong><\/em> (arr. K. Marsh).<\/span><\/p>\n Fall 2024:<\/strong> Tuxedo Junction<\/strong><\/em> (arr. K. Shaw), Where the Streets Have No Name<\/strong><\/em> (arr. K. Marsh), Old Devil Moon<\/strong><\/em> (arr. P. Langford), O Come O Come Emmanuel<\/em><\/strong> (arr. D. Meader), and Sing a Song<\/strong><\/em> (arr. P. Langford).<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”25px|||||” min_height=”543.9px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” type=”4_4″][et_pb_slider _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ background_color=”rgba(178,178,178,0.95)” header_text_color=”#000000″ box_shadow_style_image=”preset3″ box_shadow_color_image=”#4f4f4f” animation_style=”fade” box_shadow_style=”preset6″][et_pb_slide heading=”WOU Voices” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” image=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_3249-5.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”WOU Voices” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” image=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_3210-3.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Nathan Richardson, BM in Composition 2024, performing one of his original combo tunes, Poppy Seeds<\/em><\/strong>, with the Western Oregon Voices.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”WOU Voices” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” image=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_3206-2.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The Western Oregon Voices performing in Smith Recital Hall, June 2024.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”WOU Voices” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” image=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_3179-2.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Mackenzie Rolf, BM in Music 2025, singing a solo.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”WOU Voices” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” image=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/files\/2024\/10\/IMG_3186-1.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Vocal Jazz Quartet.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Western Oregon Voices Western Oregon Voices is an…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":435,"featured_media":0,"parent":898,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Director: Dr. Claire Hudkins<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Rehearsal Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Audition Policy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Past and Current Repertoire<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
Western Oregon Voices<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Western Oregon Voices is an audition-only ensemble which comprises 8-12 voices and a rhythm section. The group performs a wide range of repertoire from the entire spectrum of jazz and contemporary music, including jazz, Latin music, rock, a cappella. Western Oregon Voices performs throughout each term at various venues with a final concert at the end of each term on campus. The ensemble also tours throughout the year with past performances at the Reno Jazz Festival (Reno, Nevada), Taproot Cafe & Lounge (Salem), throughout the Pacific Northwest, State of Oregon, and overseas (2020 Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Ghent for the 11th World Choir Games)! Click here<\/a><\/strong> for 2020 tour information.<\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n
Director: Dr. James Reddan<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nContact Dr. Reddan!\u00a0\u00a0reddanj@wou.edu<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0503-838-8802\r\n
Rehearsal Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Tuesday-Thursday 2:00-3:20 pm in Smith Recital Hall (SH 121)<\/blockquote>\r\n
Audition Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Auditions for this ensemble typically take place during New Student Week and the day before classes begin each fall. Auditions are open to all<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>students regardless of major, minor, or class year. You are not required to prepare anything for the audition (though you may want to warm-up first). Auditions are typically 15 minutes long and include: checking your vocal range, a tonal memory exercise to check your ear, both rhythmic and melodic sight reading, and a vocal improvisation over a 12-bar blues. Students typically commit to singing in the ensemble for the full academic year.<\/blockquote>\r\n
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<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\r\nPast and Current Repertoire<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nFall 2019: Baroque Samba (Meader); Soul with a Capital \"S\" (Parker\/Marsh); The World for Christmas (Edenroth); So You're Gone (Carr); Pass Me the Jazz (Edenroth); Mary Did You Know (apb Pentatonix); Baby (McFerrin)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSpring 2019: Prime Time Blues (Edenroth); Bli Blip (Meader); Moondance (Fox); Since You've Been Gone (Edenroth & Nilsdotter); It's Alright with Me (Marsh); A Million Miles (Carr); Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Marsh); Jump, Jive, and Wail (Prima\/Ysinitsky); Rays Rock House (Zegree); Pass Me the Jazz (Edenroth<\/strong>)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWinter 2019: It Don't Mean a Thing (Edenroth); Nature Boy (Weir); Take Me Away (Carr); Moondance (Fox); Hustlin' for a Gig (Carr); Ray's Rock House (Zegree); Pass Me the Jazz (Edenroth)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFall 2018: Pass Me the Jazz (Edenroth); Lemon Drop (Marcy); A Million Miles (Carr); Smack Dab in the Middle (Meader); Java Junkie (Carr); Carol of the Bells (apb Pentatonix)<\/strong>\r\n
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Listen to Western Oregon Voices<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nRecorded live in concert 2018-2019\r\n\r\nRay's Rock House (arr. Zegree)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n[audio mp3=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/files\/2019\/08\/Rays-Rock-House-Spring-2019.mp3\"][\/audio]\r\n\r\nMoondance (arr. Fox)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n[audio mp3=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/files\/2019\/08\/Moondance-Spring-2019.mp3\"][\/audio]\r\n\r\nBli Blip (arr. Meader)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n[audio mp3=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/files\/2019\/08\/Bli-Blip-Spring-2019.mp3\"][\/audio]","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-914","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/914","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/435"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=914"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/914\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24101,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/914\/revisions\/24101"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=914"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}