Auditions

Audition Requirements for Concert Band

(Auditions are for new high school students - for eligibility for Concert Band with Ms. Amy Weckesser only)


(Beginner Band and Cadet Band students do not need to audition)

If you have a question or concern about the audition requirements, please

email us at musicmidatlantic@gmail.com


Scales

  • The following scales will be required for all students auditioning for the Concert Band:
    - Bb Concert
    - F Concert
    - Eb Concert
    - Chromatic (Any Chromatic Scale)

    All scales will be one octave, ascending and descending.

Prepared Music

  • One prepared piece, download below


Flute

Click here for Flute Audio


Oboe

Click here for Oboe Audio


Bb Clarinet

Click here for Bb Clarinet Audio


Alto Sax / Bari Sax

Click here for Alto Sax / Bari Sax Audio


Tenor Sax

​(for audio see alto, transposition will sound different)


Trumpet

Click here for Trumpet Audio


French Horn

Click here for French Horn Audio


Baritone B.C. / Trombone

Click here for Baritone B.C. / Trombone Audio


Baritone T.C.

Click here for Baritone T.C. Audio


Tuba

Click here for Tuba Audio


Bass Clarinet

Click here for Bass Clarinet Audio


Bassoon

Click here for Bassoon Audio


Percussion (Snare Drum part required for audition)

Click here for Percussion Audio

Snare Rudiments - Required

- Buzz roll (soft-loud-soft; minimum of 20 seconds)

- Single Paradiddles

- (Alternating) Flams