Auditioning is a VERY important part of a musician’s life. District Band is a challenging and rewarding event that takes place the first weekend of February (1st-3rd). Students who make District Band will come together as an honor band, rehearse on those days and then perform on Saturday Feb. 3rd in the afternoon.
The audition is comprised of 7 Major Scales, Chromatic Scale, Prepared Piece and Sight Reading. All of these elements are required curriculum objectives in Band. All students who audition will, however, receive extra credit on every assessment on these objectives regardless of their audition outcome. “If you have to do the work already, why not get extra credit by just playing it for a judge?”
****Parents, please note that although District Auditions are not mandatory they are expected of 3rd year musicians and very highly suggested of 2nd year musicians. Whether they make it or not, this event offers an experience that I cannot duplicate in class. **Additionally, all 2nd and 3rd year musicians are responsible for ALL of the audition materials as part of their curriculum and will be assessed on these materials.
Incentive – Students who audition (regardless of outcome) will receive extra credit on every assessment associated with the audition.
Auditions – Saturday December 9th between 8:30am – 1:30pm (Each will get their own time)
Kellam High School
2665 W Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Cost - $6 per audition – If this is an issue with money, just send a note and we’ll take care of it.
The audition is comprised of 7 Major Scales, Chromatic Scale, Prepared Piece and Sight Reading. All of these elements are required curriculum objectives in Band. All students who audition will, however, receive extra credit on every assessment on these objectives regardless of their audition outcome. “If you have to do the work already, why not get extra credit by just playing it for a judge?”
****Parents, please note that although District Auditions are not mandatory they are expected of 3rd year musicians and very highly suggested of 2nd year musicians. Whether they make it or not, this event offers an experience that I cannot duplicate in class. **Additionally, all 2nd and 3rd year musicians are responsible for ALL of the audition materials as part of their curriculum and will be assessed on these materials.
Incentive – Students who audition (regardless of outcome) will receive extra credit on every assessment associated with the audition.
Auditions – Saturday December 9th between 8:30am – 1:30pm (Each will get their own time)
Kellam High School
2665 W Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Cost - $6 per audition – If this is an issue with money, just send a note and we’ll take care of it.