EACH student will participate in a live audition to include the following:
Woodwind/Brass
- 12 major scales and arpeggios, as many as known from memory. Students must use all-state articulations and demonstrate a consistent tempo and range of their instrument.
- A prepared solo of choice with at least two contrasting sections that demonstrate lyrical and technical aspects.
- Sight-reading of a short selection presented at the audition.
Percussion
- 12 major scales and arpeggios, as many as known from memory, on a mallet instrument.
- A prepared exercise or etude on any mallet instrument.
- Drum rudiments on snare drum.
Drum Set
- Presentation of Styles:
- Swing
- Rock
- A prepared solo of choice
Guitar/Bass Guitar
- 12 major scales and arpeggios, as many as known from memory.
- A prepared solo of choice. It is preferred that this piece is a printed piece of music (not a piece learned from ear).
- Sight reading of a short selection presented at the audition.
Piano
- 12 major scales and arpeggios, as many as known from memory.
- A prepared solo of choice. It is preferred that this piece is a printed piece of music (not a piece learned from ear).
- Sight reading of a short selection presented at the audition.
Steel Drums
- TWO prepared pieces of choice that demonstrates level of playing, general musicianship, and technical ability. It is preferred that each piece is a printed piece of music (not a piece learned from ear).
- Sight reading of a short selection presented at the audition.