Band Requirements, Grades 8-12

Each student may audition on the band instrument of their choice. 

Performance: 

• Each student should prepare two pieces of contrasting styles (fast/slow or from different time periods). 
• Students should choose music that reflects their interpretive and technical abilities. 
• Suggested repertoire might include selections from: Any instrument-specific solo literature/etude books typically 1–3 grade levels above. 
• Students should ask their music teacher for help as needed. 
• Note: Students must perform unaccompanied.
• Memorization of the music is optional but highly encouraged and may improve overall audition score.
• Percussion students must include one piece for pitched percussion such as xylophone or marimba, etc.

On-Demand Scales: Students will be asked to play several major scales selected from the following:  Concert B-flat, Concert E-flat, Concert F, Concert A-flat, Concert C

On-Demand Sight-Reading: (S-R samples) Examples include the following criteria:

• Keys include: Concert B-flat or Concert E-flat, Concert F, Concert A-flat, Concert C
• 1 or 2 accidentals
• 2/4 or 4/4 meter
• Rhythmic values will include: dotted half notes, dotted quarter notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, half notes, whole notes and all equivalent rests.
• Various dynamic ranges and articulations

 

Use the provided Music Submission Template - bit.ly/gtmusic-hs (HS) for submissions.

For possible SCAPA placement:

Because of available service options, you may only audition on one of the following instruments: Flute, Trumpet, French Horn, Euphonium/Baritone, Trombone, Tuba, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Oboe, or Percussion/Drums.