Wind Ensemble Audition Materials

- We are excited that you are interested in auditioning for Wind Ensemble this year. Below you will find everything you will need to audition for Wind Ensemble auditions for the 2021-2022 school year.

All auditions will be video submissions and will be due April 30th by 11:59pm.

Results will be posted May 14th at the end of the school day.

If you would like individual feedback prior to the audition, please email Mr. Bradshaw.

Audition REQUIREMENTS (record your long tone and scale as one file, the excerpt as another).
1. Long Tone - Play any pitch of your choosing for at least 10 seconds. Show off your best tone quality.
2. Chromatic Scale - Play a chromatic scale from the lowest pitch you feel comfortable playing to the highest pitch you feel comfortable playing. Show off how big your range is, how well you can tune individual notes, and how well you know your fingerings.
3. Audition Excerpt - Video record yourself playing the audition excerpt for your instrument. Show off that you have what it takes to learn a piece of music outside of rehearsal. Find your excerpt below. There are also recordings of the excerpts for reference. Once prepared, record your video, fill out the form below and attach your video or link.

Audition Form - DUE no later than MAY 4th.

* Indicates required field

Name *

First

Last

Email (School or personal--whichever you check the most) *

Parent Name *

First

Last

Parent Email (most used) *

Upcoming Grade (2020-2021) *

Instrument *

In a sentence or two, why do you want to be in band? *

Participation in Wind Ensemble is earned through an audition process. You will be expected to adhere to all policies outlined in the class disclosure and state governing organizations. There will be some outside of class expectations. By auditioning for band and by accepting an invitation to participate, you are agreeing to demonstrate personal conduct, management of time, homework, and individual musical practice that is demonstrated by members of an auditioned instrumental ensemble. You are expected to respect decisions about music, rehearsal schedules, or other decisions that affect your ensemble(s). You will have the responsibility to support the group by attending all rehearsals, performances, clinics, and festivals. If you miss any of the performances scheduled for these groups, you will be asked to move to the non-auditioned band where expectations are not as rigorous.

Members of Fremont's Wind Ensemble need to purchase concert black attire (Black Tuxedo for men, all black dress clothes for women) and a band shirt. This will need to be purchased on ones own and can vary in cost. The Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band will be traveling to California in the spring of 2021. As soon as the board approves the fee schedule, we will pass the cost information associated with the trip on to you. *

Consent *

I agree to these expectations. (Student) I agree to these expectations. (Parent)

You may attach a link below, or upload a video file. If using a link, please make sure it privacy settings are set so that I may view the video with the link. The link will not be shared.

Video Link (private YouTube, Dropbox etc) *

Upload Long Tone and Scale File *

Max file size: 20MB

Upload Excerpt File *

Max file size: 20MB

Video submission directions: You must submit as two videos. Speak your name at the beginning of your videos. Edit the video file name to display your name as well (example: Ima SuperAwesomeKid Scales Audition.MOV). Submit your video via file upload or submit your video as a private YouTube link. If you have questions or trouble uploading your audition, please contact Mr. Bradshaw

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