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Symphony Band Basic Requirements for Class
  1. The music is more challenging, thus you will need to practice more!
  2. You are required to take 30 minute private lessons weekly (at BHS). Cost is usually around $20-$25. (not covered by school) 
  3. Marching Band is a requirement (unless you are a Varsity Football player, or has a disability)
  4. In the winter months, there may be evening rehearsals once a week that will be required.  

​Symphony Band Audition Requirements

Part 1: Scales
Major Scales:
C
F
Bb
Eb
Ab
Db
Chromatic scale (one octave up and down)

Part 2: YOUR Music Selections (start working on now!) 
*see Mr. Taylor/Mr. Campbell OR your lesson teacher for music, or band website!
  1. A piece (or part of a piece) of music that demonstrates your technical skill. (something faster)
  2. A piece (or part of a piece) of music that demonstrates your musicality skills and beauty of sound/tone. (Something Slower)

Part 3: Given music and sight reading (given to you by Mr. Taylor) 
  1. You will be given a piece or excerpts (several small sections of pieces) by Mr. Taylor exactly one week before your audition day of which you will have to learn and perform to the best of your ability. (assesses how much you can learn in that one week time)
  2. You will be given a piece to sight read on the day of audition. (this is easy!) 

When are Auditions?
Auditions will take place sometime after Spring break in April. 
This could be in person or via FlipGrid, OR a combination of both. 


Optional Audition Music

1.)  Some instruments have 2 selections that you MUST play.  Usually a slower piece and a faster piece.

2.)  Baritone BC should use the trombone music and Baritone TC should use the trumpet music. 

​3.)  Percussion be sure to read requirements listed before your music.  If you have questions or are unsure, please email us!
symphony band audition music by instrument  - Click to download

Technique Packets (Scales) by Instrument - Click your instrument box for pdf file

Flute Technique Packet
Oboe Technique Packet
Bassoon Technique Packet
Clarinet Technique Packet
bass clarinet Technique Packet
alto/bari sax Technique Packet
tenor sax Technique Packet
trumpet Technique Packet
french horn Technique Packet
trombone Technique Packet
baritone bc Technique Packet
baritone tc Technique Packet
tuba Technique Packet
percussion Technique Packet

MR. NICHOLAS G. TAYLOR
Director of Bands, Belleville High School
ntaylor@vanburenschools.net
734-697-9133
MR. MICHAEL P. CAMPBELL
Associate Director of Bands, Belleville High School
mcampbell@vanburenschools.net
734-697-9133
MR. KEVIN WROBLEWSKI
Band Director, McBride Middle School
kwroblewski@vanburenschools.net
734-697-9171

MR. DEVIN SCICLUNA
Band Director, McBride Middle School/Owen Intermediate School
dscicluna@vanburenschools.net
734-697-9171 - McBride MIddle School

MRS. KATHY COURTER
Band Director, Owen Intermediate School
kcourter@vanburenschools.net
​734-697-8711
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  • Home
  • BHS Bands
    • BANDS >
      • Marching Band >
        • MB 22-23 Drill and Audio Files
        • Marching Band Forms
        • Freshman/Marching Band Audition Scales
        • Eye of the Tiger
        • Drum Major History
      • Symphony Band
      • Concert Bands
      • Varsity Band
      • Jazz Band
    • Calendars
    • Lessons
    • Downloads
    • About Us
    • Useful Links
    • Media >
      • Old BHS Band Video
      • 1950's Audio >
        • 1957-58
        • 1958-59
        • 1959-60
      • 1960's Audio >
        • 1960-61
        • 1961-62
        • 1962-63
        • 1963-64
        • 1964-65
    • BHS History >
      • Past Directors
    • Visual History of the BHS Bands >
      • 1920's Visuals
      • 1950's Visuals
      • 1960's Visual
      • 1970's Visual
      • 1980's Visual
      • 1990's Visual
      • 2000's Visual
      • 2010's Visual
      • 2020's Visual
    • Band Awards
    • Band Merchandise - Check Out!
    • Symphony Band Auditions
    • Concert Videos/Audio
    • Marching Band Videos
  • McBride Bands
    • Flipgrid
  • Owen Bands
  • Boosters
    • Past Band Booster Executive Boards
  • Sign-up Genius - U of M Games
  • Supplies
  • Florida Trip 2023