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Winds and Concert Percussion Auditions
Students will perform the following for points during their audition:
1) 2 mins for scale test (only limit is the number of scales you can play in 2 minutes)
2) Chromatic scale (30 points maximum)
3) Etude (30 points)
4) Sight-Reading (30 points)
Below, more detailed information about what to prepare and how it is scored:
2 mins scales:
Please perform as many major/minor scales as you can in 2 minutes. The scales do not have to be memorized. Students will receive a maximum of 3 points per octave that is performed correctly (1 point ascending, 1 point descending, and 1 point for the arpeggio.) Mistakes may be corrected but you only have 2 minutes to complete their scales. If time runs out in the middle of a scale, you may finish that scale for full credit but will be finished at the end of that scale. Articulation and rhythm does not matter for scales, but note accuracy is imperative. Keep in mind: your scale score is not limited by anything except time. You can really earn a lot of points in this category if you practice diligently. It is rare, but not unheard of for students to perform 12 major and 12 minor scales, 2 octaves in a 2 minute period. Are you up for the challenge?
Chromatic Scale:
Students have the option of playing their chromatic scale one of three ways: a student can earn up to 10 points for playing their chromatic scale one octave, up to 20 points for playing their chromatic scale two octaves, or up to 30 points for playing their chromatic scale the full range of their instrument.
Etude:
The etude will be graded based on all of the elements of music: tone, pitch, tempo, rhythm, technique, articulations, dynamics, musicality, expression, style, etc. A compelling performance of the etude can earn you 30 points. Be sure to pay attention to the time signature, tempo marking, and key signature.
Sight-Reading:
Students will have 30 seconds to silently study a brief musical example before performing it for the judge. Sight-reading is graded on all elements of music: tone, pitch, tempo, rhythm, technique, articulation, dynamics, musicality, expression, and style. A compelling performance of the sight-reading can earn 30 points. Be sure to pay attention to the time signature, tempo, and key signature.
