Audition for Placement 2025-2026
Results
All results are subject to change based on instrumentation and best placement for successful ensembles. Students may be moved throughout the year based on region auditions, private lessons, ect.
ALL returning kempner band students and incoming 8th graders are required to submit an audition. Failure to do so will result in placement in the concert band.
AUDITIONS ARE DUE MAY 12th!!!
AUDITIONS WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH Google Docs. You must have a google account to submit.
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