YOUTH MUSIC ABROAD

AUDITIONS

Please record and submit an AUDIO recording (mp3 or m4a - no wav or aif, please) of yourself playing the indicated excerpt(s) below. Make sure the audio is clear and not distorted. Do some sample recording and listen to the quality - we need to be able to clearly hear articulation and tone quality. Don't point your bell directly at the mic (phone).

CONCERT BAND - Seating Audition (woodwinds & brass)

SUBMIT CONCERT BAND AUDITION RECORDINGS HERE

Download the excerpt to use for your audition. Percussion does not need to submit audition. Parts will be assigned.

FLUTE

OBOE

BASSOON

CLARINET

BASS CLARINET

ALTO SAX

TENOR SAX
BARI SAX

TRUMPET

HORN

TROMBONE

BARITONE

TUBA

JAZZ BAND AUDITION

SUBMIT JAZZ BAND AUDITION HERE

Sax, trumpet, trombone, drum set, bass, and piano players are encouraged to also submit an audition for jazz band. Please download the selections below and prepare the part. Submit AUDIO recordings - mp3 or m4a format only.

Jazz Band will rehearse from 4:00-5:45 PM (location TBD) on May 26, 28, June 2, 4, 9, & 11.

INSTRUCTIONS
Part 1 - (all but drums) -Moonmen - prepare the written part
- (Drums only) - Nardis (also download the play-a-long mp3)
Part 2 - Fast Blues in F -(everyone except drums) Improvise one or two choruses (be sure to download the play-a-long mp3 file.

SUBMIT ONE AUDIO-ONLY RECORDING (no videos) - e.g. play Moonmen, followed by the Fast Blues without stopping the recording. Play the backing track through speakers so it is included in the recording.

AUDITION MATERIALS

MOONMEN

NARDIS (drums)

Nardis Backing Track: