On Friday, August 12, join Awesöme Orchestra as we head back to Oakland Museum of California’s beautiful outdoor garden for Session 83 from 6:30-8:30pm (yes, it’s a 2-hour session!). Artistic Director Dave Möschler will start the session off with a big band arrangement of Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations I, II, IV and for the second half of the evening we’ll be joined by special guests RAZE THE MAZE (featuring Moorea Dickason and Tarik Ragab) for two pieces from their new album arranged for orchestra. Afterwards, we’ll all head over to Mad Oak for anyone who wants to join!
Full Session Details
WHEN: Friday, August 12, 2022 6:30-8:30pm (yes, just 2 hours!)
WHERE: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607
This session is in the Outdoor Garden!
COST: Free for musicians and audience (all ages)
TRANSPORTATION SUGGESTIONS: It's a 2-minute walk from Lake Merritt BART, has multiple AC Transit lines that stop right in front. Please join our Discord to coordinate walking buddies or a carpool!
PARKING: Paid parking ($10) in OMCA garage available for all musicians. (Detailed instructions: https://museumca.org/directions-parking). Street parking is also available.
REPERTOIRE & SCHEDULE
Conducted by Artistic Director David Möschler
6:30-7:20pm: Enigma Variations I, II, IV by Edward Elgar arranged for big band by Jereld Wing (~3' each) WORLD PREMIERE!
INSTRUMENTATION: 1 soprano sax, 2 alto saxes, 2 tenor saxes, 1 bari sax, 4 trumpets (B-flat), 3 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 piano, 1 electric guitar, 1 drum set, 1 double bass
7:30 - 8:30pm: "Breaking Broken" and "Under the Spell" by Moorea Dickason and Tarik Ragab from the new album by Raze the Maze for orchestra and band (~4 each') WORLD PREMIERE featuring special guests RAZE THE MAZE!
INSTRUMENTATION: 2 flutes, 1 piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (B-flat), 1 bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns (F), 3 trumpets (B-flat), 3 trombones, 1 tuba, timpani, 4 percussion (glockenspiel, bass drum, triangle, cymbal), 1 piano, 1 harp, strings
>> Take a peek at the sheet music here! <<
Be sure to sign up early as we expect some sections to fill up quickly! You can expect an email from your Awesöme Ambassadors with specific info by August 2 (check your spam filters if this is your first session). Please email your ambassadors directly if you haven't heard back from them by August 3. Please be patient—they have a lot of information to collect before emailing everyone. Their information can be found here.
FOR MUSICIANS
We will have space for 8 flutes, 4 oboes, 8 clarinets, 1 soprano saxes, 3 alto saxes, 3 tenor saxes, 2 bari saxes, 4 bassoons, 8 horns, 7 trumpets, 8 trombones, 2 tubas, 8 percussion, 3 keyboards, 32 violins, 12 violas, 16 cellos, and 8 double basses,
Be sure to sign up early as we expect some sections to fill up quickly! You can expect an email from your Awesöme Ambassadors with specific info by Tuesday, August 2 (check your spam filters if this is your first session). Email your ambassadors if you haven't heard back by Wednesday, August 3. (Please be patient—they have a lot of information to collect before emailing everyone.) Their information can be found here.
FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS
This event is free and open to all ages. No RSVP needed (but bring a camping chair or picnic blanket!)
COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS
*** Please note that proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 AND booster shot is required to participate in this session as a musician ***
You’ll be asked to upload a copy of your vaccination card (photo of your paper copy or screenshot of your digital card) when you sign up as a musician. California residents may get a digital copy of their vaccine record at: https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
This is an OUTDOOR session. All musicians will be REQUIRED to wear face masks, except for winds and brass when actively playing their instruments, guest vocalists, and conductors.