Audition music-Deadline August 1

What will the auditions be used for?

  • Placement in the appropriate band.
  • Placement in each section: 1st, 2nd, 3rd…
  • It will give the directors a better understanding  of skills that need to be taught or honed.
  • It will give the directors the ability to choose the appropriate music for each band.

Helpful tips for a good audition:

  • Decide on a time to practice daily! Be organized. How much time do you have before your audition is due?
  • Practice with purpose-know your goal for each practice session.
  • Play through the scales, exercises and solo and find the parts that need the most practice. Work on those first, then play them with the rest of the music.
  • Practice playing through mistakes-your best take may have a little mistake.
  • Record yourself and listen back while reading your music to see if there is anything that needs improving.

INTERMEDIATE BAND AUDITION MUSIC REQUIREMENTS

Please read the audition requirements carefully. These are the minimum requirements for those auditioning for INTERMEDIATE BAND.
  • Concert Bb  Major Scales (line 1 of audition music) BMP=100 minimum
  • Concert Eb  Major Scales (line 2 of audition music) BPM=100 minimum 
  • Pick 2 of the 4 exercises on page 2 of your audition music; pick an appropriate tempo and play it cleanly for your skill level.
  • Prepare a solo to show us your best musical talent. The solo must be at least 16 measures long.
  • You must submit a digital copy of your solo.
  • Video yourself playing and email it to CoHomeschoolMusic@protonmail.com, subject line: AUDITION 

CONCERT BAND AUDITION MUSIC REQUIREMENTS

Please read the audition requirements carefully. These are the minimum requirements for those auditioning for CONCERT BAND.
  • Concert Bb  Major Scale (line 1 of audition music) BPM=120 minimum
  • Concert Eb  Major Scale (line 2 of audition music)BPM=120 minimum
  • Concert Ab Major Scale (line 3 of audition music) BPM=120 minimum
  • Concert F Major Scale ( line 4 of audition music) BPM=120 minimum
  • Pick 2 of the 4 exercises on page 2 of your audition music; pick an appropriate tempo and play it cleanly for your skill level.
  • Prepare a solo to show us your best musical talent. The solo must be at least 90 seconds long.
  • You must submit a digital copy of your solo. 
  • Video yourself playing and email it to CoHomeschoolMusic@protonmail.com, subject line: AUDITION 
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