Auditions are the best way to ensure everyone will have the best experience possible. Every student who wants to be in the band program has a place in the band program, our auditions are for placement. Our auditions are an opportunity to have everyone in the ensemble in which they can be the most successful. Current Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band members DO NOT need to re-audition.
Ensembles at FREMONT H.S.
Wind Ensemble*
Symphonic Band
Jazz Band* (Trumpet, Trombone, Alto/Tenor/Bari Saxophone, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Drums)
Percussion Ensemble
*REQUIRES an audition
Ensembles at FREMONT H.S.
Wind Ensemble*
Symphonic Band
Jazz Band* (Trumpet, Trombone, Alto/Tenor/Bari Saxophone, Piano, Bass, Guitar, Drums)
Percussion Ensemble
*REQUIRES an audition
Wind Ensemble REQUIREMENTS:
11-12 grade Brass and Woodwind musicians on their PRIMARY INSTRUMENT (10th graders can audition, but will only be accepted based off of instrument needs).
Members must participate in ALL performances. This includes ONE football game and TWO Basketball games.
Percussionists may only add as a senior and must be dual enrolled in percussion ensemble.
Symphonic Band REQUIREMENTS:
10th-12th grade brass and woodwind musicians on their PRIMARY INSTRUMENT or 11th-12th grade Brass and Woodwind musicians on a secondary instrument. Students on a secondary instrument MUST be dual enrolled in Wind Ensemble playing their PRIMARY INSTRUMENT.
Members must participate in ALL performances. This includes ONE football game and TWO Basketball games.
Percussionists may only add as a senior and must be dual enrolled in percussion ensemble.
Jazz Band REQUIREMENTS:
11-12 grade musicians on instruments found in a standard Big Band (10th graders can audition, but will only be accepted based off of instrumentation needs). A big band consists of Alto/Tenor/Bari Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Piano, Band, Guitar and Drums.
Percussion Ensemble REQUIREMENTS:
10th grade with Jr High experience or beginner 11th-12th grade percussionists sign up for Percussion 1. Students may sign up for percussion 2 with successful completion of percussion 1. Percussion students are required to perform with Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble as assigned on a per concert basis. All students are expected to learn mallet instruments.
11-12 grade Brass and Woodwind musicians on their PRIMARY INSTRUMENT (10th graders can audition, but will only be accepted based off of instrument needs).
Members must participate in ALL performances. This includes ONE football game and TWO Basketball games.
Percussionists may only add as a senior and must be dual enrolled in percussion ensemble.
Symphonic Band REQUIREMENTS:
10th-12th grade brass and woodwind musicians on their PRIMARY INSTRUMENT or 11th-12th grade Brass and Woodwind musicians on a secondary instrument. Students on a secondary instrument MUST be dual enrolled in Wind Ensemble playing their PRIMARY INSTRUMENT.
Members must participate in ALL performances. This includes ONE football game and TWO Basketball games.
Percussionists may only add as a senior and must be dual enrolled in percussion ensemble.
Jazz Band REQUIREMENTS:
11-12 grade musicians on instruments found in a standard Big Band (10th graders can audition, but will only be accepted based off of instrumentation needs). A big band consists of Alto/Tenor/Bari Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Piano, Band, Guitar and Drums.
Percussion Ensemble REQUIREMENTS:
10th grade with Jr High experience or beginner 11th-12th grade percussionists sign up for Percussion 1. Students may sign up for percussion 2 with successful completion of percussion 1. Percussion students are required to perform with Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble as assigned on a per concert basis. All students are expected to learn mallet instruments.
