Mission Statement -back to top-
The Metropolitan Atlanta Youth Wind Ensemble (MAYWE) was formed with the goal of providing a unique musical outlet for Atlanta-area student musicians. Founded by Peter Witte of Kennesaw State University and Robert Ambrose of Georgia State University MAYWE will give four concert performances each year. Highlights for the inaugural season include collaborations with guest soloists, composers, and local school band directors as well as the release of a compilation recording of the season's highlights.


Rehearsals -back to top-
Rehearsals will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Rehearsal venue to be announced. Rehearsals will begin in January, 2004.


Tuition -back to top-
The membership fee for MAYWE is $100 per year and scholarships are available for qualified students. Students must be current members of their own school music program in order to participate.


Auditions -back to top-
Auditions for the inaugural season will be held at Kennesaw State University at the following time:

Saturday, December 13
Time: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

For directions and parking information visit www.kennesaw.edu/maps. Auditions will be in Building #32, the Music Building. Public parking is available adjacent to the Music Building.

For the audition, students should prepare three to five minutes of music, including a technical fast excerpt and a lyrical/slow excerpt. One or two major or chromatic scales may be asked, and sightreading will be provided. Please note that in addition to the standard instruments of the wind ensemble, there is also a need for harp and piano.

To schedule an audition, please download the application form [see below], fill it out completely, and mail the application to: Peter Witte, Department of Music, Box 3201, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591.
You will be notified of your audition time by e-mail in late November or early December.

If you have any questions, please contact us at auditions@maywe.org. Please include in your e-mail:
o Your name
o Your instrument
o Your year in school (2003-2004 school year)

For More Information -back to top-
Please feel free to contact Mr. Peter Witte at 770/449-3496 or Dr. Robert Ambrose at 404/651-1736.
E-mails should be directed to info@MAYWE.org.

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