Audition for Placement 2022-2023

12 Major Scales

Fight Song

AUDITIONS WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH SCHOOLOGY. JOIN THE COURSE PE Sub Marching Band: PMB01/02  Course Code: 7KTV-H9MP-VRJNK

Auditions are due May 8th!!!

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(1st Period), Symphonic(2nd Period), or Concert Band(3rd Period)

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

Physicals 22-23

List of physicals received as of July 11th

All members of the Kempner Band are required to receive a new UIL Physical for the 22-23 school year!!! There are several dates available below to get a $20(cash only) physical through Methodist. Must bring BOTH Physical Form and Methodist Consent Form. You may also get a UIL physical through your Primary Care Physician. All Physicals are due and a copy must be turned into Mr. Brodt by July 25th.

• Bring glasses or wear contacts, if you have corrected vision

• Please bring your school physical form with medical history completed

• Please bring signed physical consent form

• Masks must be worn to enter the clinic and during physicals

• Social distancing is required

• Only one parent or guardian per athlete

• Bring glasses or wear contacts, if you have corrected vision

April 6: Wheeler Fieldhouse

16325 Lexington Blvd.

Sugar Land, TX 77479

5-8 p.m.

April 27: Travis High School

11111 Harlem Rd.

Richmond, TX 77406

3-6 p.m.

May 4: Hopson Fieldhouse

3335 Hurricane Ln.

Missouri City, TX 77459

5-8 p.m.

May 11: Elkins High School

7007 Knights Ct.

Missouri City, TX 77459

5-8 p.m.

July 30: Houston Methodist

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

16811 Southwest Fwy.

Sugar Land, TX 77479

9 a.m. – Noon

Spring Band Concert Tuesday, April 12th

Tuesday, April 12th

6:30 pm - All Students Report

6:45 pm - Symphonic Band seated on stage in uniform

7:00 pm - Symphonic Band Performance

7:30 pm - Wind Ensemble Performance

8:00 pm - Band Trip Information Meeting/Nominate Boosters

8:15 pm - Dismiss

Dress: Concert Uniforms(Tuxedos and Concert Dresses)

On Tuesday, April 12th we will have our Spring Band Concert in the Kempner Auditorium. Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will be playing their UIL Concert Programs.

At the conclusion of the performances we will hold a brief meeting to nominate Band Booster Officers for the 22-23 school year. Positions are: President, Vice President, VP of Volunteers, Treasurer, Fundraising Chairperson, and Secretary. Nominations will be voted on at our Band Parent Meeting on May 11th.

After we nominate Booster Officers I will discuss Dallas Band Trip and Disney Band Trip Information. This should only take 10 minutes or less.