Auditions for Placement 21-22

12 Major Scales

Fight Song

Auditions will be submitted through schoology by May 1st.

Purpose of the Assessment

• We will use the results of the assessment to help determine the placement in performing bands for next year

• Students will be placed in Wind Ensemble(Varsity), Symphonic(Non-Varsity), or Concert Band(Sub-Non_Varsity)

Other Factors Determining Placement

• Commitment

• Work Ethic/Attitude

• Grades

• Private Lessons

• Director Recommendations

• Available Spots

Audition Scales

Students will perform 12 Major scales in the format from the 12 Major Scales sheet. Students will have a time limit of 2 Minutes. Students should perform as many scales in as many octaves as they can within the time limit. Scales must be performed with no finger mistakes to receive credit.

Priorities of Scales Audition

• Beautiful sound and approach to instrument

• Correct Notes

• Correct Rhythm with an even steady tempo

• Articulation: Tongue up and Slur Down

• Tempo(Only play as fast as you can cleanly)

Fight Song Audition

Students will play the Kempner Fight Song taking the 2nd ending(No repeat). Students must perform the Fight Song at 120BPM to receive full credit. Students will receive up to 100 pts for the Fight Song audition. The Fight Song should be performed in a “March Style”. Staccato 8th notes, lifted quarters, and firm articulation should be used throughout.

Oboe play Alto Sax part

Bassoon/Baritone play Trombone part

Horn play Mellophone part

Questions:

Email: paul.brodt@fortbendisd.com

Concert Uniforms

Concert Uniforms

Uniforms: We have special performance clothing that is owned and maintained by Kempner High School through the annual school district budget, but there are additional items that the student is responsible for providing. These uniforms are expensive and they must last for another 7 years. Take care of them! We will wear the Concert Uniform for all Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Full Orchestra performances this semester.

Ladies will be fitted in a black concert dress, but they will need to supply black closed toe shoes.

Gentleman will be fitted in tuxedo jackets and pants, but they will need to supply their own black socks and black dress shoes (you may wear your marching shoes), as well as a white tux shirt, and black bow tie. A black cummerbund is optional but not required.

Other Considerations when in Concert Uniform;

• No jewelry

• No wild hair colors

• No eating while in uniform

Concert Uniforms

Uniforms: We have special performance clothing that is owned and maintained by Kempner High School through the annual school district budget, but there are additional items that the student is responsible for providing. These uniforms are expensive and they must last for another 7 years. Take care of them! We will wear the Concert Uniform for all Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Full Orchestra performances this semester.

Ladies will be fitted in a black concert dress, but they will need to supply black closed toe shoes.

Gentleman will be fitted in tuxedo jackets and pants, but they will need to supply their own black socks and black dress shoes (you may wear your marching shoes), as well as a white tux shirt, and black bow tie. A black cummerbund is optional but not required.

Other Considerations when in Concert Uniform;

• No jewelry

• No wild hair colors

• No eating while in uniform