Wind Instruments (To include all wind instruments and mallets)
Major Scales: Concert Bb, Eb, Ab, F, & C
All scales should be played one, two or three octaves depending upon the practical playing range of the particular instrument and the individual student’s abilities.
All scales sho uld be performed using “Honors
Articulation .” The arpeggio of the scale is required. Failure to play the arpeggio will reduce the score. Two scales will be chosen by the judge.
Scales and arpeggios must be memorized.
Chromatic Scale
The chromatic scale should encompass the entire practical playing range of the particular instrument, but a minimum of one octave will be accepted.
Sightreading
Sightreading will be determined by the judges at the time of the audition. The selection will not exceed sixteen measures.
Percussion Instruments
Snare Drum: 1. Long Roll – 15 pts.
2. Flam Tap – 15 pts.
3. Paradiddle – 15 pts.
4. 5 Stroke Roll – 15 pts.
5. 9 Stroke Roll – 15 pts.
6. Sight-reading – 25 pts.
Timpani – Tune to pitch
Mallets – Mallet players may void other requirements if they will prepare a short piece demonstrating their ability.
Please note: All auditions will be “BLIND”. NO RESULTS WILL BE
POSTED ON THE DAY OF THE AUDITION.