Symphony Band Virtual Auditions – Due April 16th
Please read the following carefully!
Navigation Instructions:
1.) Click on your instrument “technique packet”, and then navigate to page 51 of the packet.
2.) You will need to do C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, and Db Concert Scales, which are the first 6 scales on page 51.
3.) For the chromatic scale, navigate to page 15 of the packet (Bb Concert). The chromatic is the 3rd scale down the page.
4.) Fingering charts are towards the end of the packet if you need one, or look one up on Google.
Audition Submission Date: April 16th is the deadline for all parts of your audition to be submitted. If you are prepared today to play everything, you may record when ready!
Please read the following carefully!
- You must sign up for my FlipGrid class to do the audition with your SCHOOL EMAIL. You can use https://flipgrid.com/f55177c9 to join my class. A lot of you have experience with FlipGrid, but if you are having troubles, email me directly at ntaylor@vanburenschools.net. Please read the instructions on FlipGrid carefully!
- We uploaded some solos and scales packets to the band website (see below). All of these solos are on Smart Music, which I would hope you would use to help you prepare! You may need to notify me, or Mr.Campbell to assign it to you for access to the piece. (It helps to look up solo by book name first, and then find the solo title.) If you have your own solo, you may use that, as I know some of you may have been working on one already.
- Remember you need to be able to perform the sections that are marked to the best of your ability, and as close to the suggested tempos that is marked. BUT, the most important thing is that you play it as clean and accurately (both notes and rhythms), and if that means you need to go slower, that is just fine!
- Scales you need to play (in concert pitch) C, F, B Flat, E Flat, A Flat and D Flat Major, and Chromatic. Please note: If you can’t play the 2 octave scales, play 1 octave up and down.
Navigation Instructions:
1.) Click on your instrument “technique packet”, and then navigate to page 51 of the packet.
2.) You will need to do C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, and Db Concert Scales, which are the first 6 scales on page 51.
3.) For the chromatic scale, navigate to page 15 of the packet (Bb Concert). The chromatic is the 3rd scale down the page.
4.) Fingering charts are towards the end of the packet if you need one, or look one up on Google.
Audition Submission Date: April 16th is the deadline for all parts of your audition to be submitted. If you are prepared today to play everything, you may record when ready!
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!
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!