2007-2008 Round Rock High School Bands
Audition Information and Music for Band Placement
· If you are trying out for Wind Ensemble(1st Band):
· IN THIS ORDER ON TAPE:(DO NOT STOP RECORDER BETWEEN SCALES)
· Play 12 scales, all two octaves where written(metronome quarter=148)
· Play full range Chromatic scales at the end of major scales
· Play Excerpt(s) #3 on music sheet(metronome marking on music)
· If you are trying out for Symphonic Band(2nd Band): (DO NOT STOP RECORDER BETWEEN SCALES)
· Play 12 scales, all two octaves where written(metronome quarter=112)
· Play excerpt(s) #2 on music sheet(metronome marking on music)
· If you are trying out for Concert Band(3rd Band): ): (DO NOT STOP RECORDER BETWEEN SCALES)
· Play 12 scales, only one octave (metronome quarter=90)
· Play excerpt #1 on music sheet (metronome marking on music)
TAPE/CD INFORMATION
Þ Tryout tape/CDs are due Monday May 1 by the end of your band period. If you miss school that day, make sure you get the tape/CD to your band director somehow.
Þ A metronome must be audible on your tape/CD
Þ Make sure your name (and school, for 8th graders) is on the outside of the tape/CD. This will be covered before the directors listen to tape/CDs.
Þ Make absolutely sure the tape/CD is where you’d like for us to begin listening.
Þ Plan ahead. If you don’t have a cassette recorder, start asking your band director now if you will be able to use one of the school recorders. METRONOME MUST BE AUDIBLE ON TAPE/CD. If you do not have a metronome, any of the music stores in the Round Rock area have them. Practice diligently…..and above all, please ask your band director if you have any questions.
Þ IF YOU DO NOT TURN IN YOUR TAPE, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE BAND.
* Results will be posted in all Band Halls as soon as possible.
* RRHS Directors will make appropriate schedule changes with RRHS counselors as needed after tape/CD grading.