An axiom is defined as an established rule or principle; a self-evident truth. It also stems from the word axios which means ‘worthy’.
There are musical works which don’t quite fit in the context of a typical large-ensemble concert nor chamber music concert, but are most certainly worthy works of art.
AXIOM, MIT’s newest ensemble, will explore such musical works. This auditioned group will meet twice a week over the course of a quarter and culminate in a public performance.
This fall, the ensemble will present the complete Appalachian Spring of Aaron Copland in its original instrumentation, and La creation du monde of Darius Milhaud.
For information, please email Dr. Adam Boyles (akboyles@mit.edu)
Axiom Ensemble
21M.S53/4
Kresge Auditorium, Rehearsal Room B (W16-030)
T/Th, 3:30-5pm
AUDITION:
Axiom is a project-based musical entity dedicated to the study and performance of compositions that, for a variety of reasons, do not fit into the typical large-ensemble setting nor chamber music setting. Over the course of a quarter, Axiom will study and rehearse a work(s) of this type culminating in a public performance.
The first work to be studied and performed this semester is Appalachian Spring (complete ballet, original instrumentation) of Aaron Copland. The instrumentation involved is the following:
1 Flute
1 Clarinet
1 Bassoon
1 Piano
4 violins
2 violas
2 celli
1 bass
Auditions will take place on September 5 from 3:30-5pm (regular class time) in Kresge RRB. There will be a brief meeting, then auditions will commence.
The audition will consist of:
- A brief (2 minutes MAX) solo of your choice. Anything is fair game, the point is for me to get to know your playing.
- Sight reading and coaching of an excerpts/excerpts.
Callbacks, if necessary, will be done Tuesday September 10 during class time.
The first formal meeting of Axiom is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday September 10.
Please email Dr. Boyles (akboyles@mit.edu) for further questions.