2019-2020 Pope band Auditions
Incoming Freshman/New Members Scale Requirements - Timed: 2 Minutes Maximum • Major Scales and Arpeggios must be played. (https://www.gmea.org/symphonic-band-scales-etudes) • Scales should be played in GMEA order (G-C-F-Bb-Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-B-E-A-D) • All scales must be played at the same tempo, tongued ascending, and slurred descending Chromatic Scale - Full Range, Untimed • Chromatic Scales can be found here: https://www.gmea.org/symphonic-band-scales-etudes Etude Requirements (CLICK HERE FOR ETUDE) Source Material for Etude
Percussionist should be able to display the following:
Auditions
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 5:30 p.m. - Report to Pope HS Band Room 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Auditions/Pizza Dinner Provided |
Returning Members Scale Requirements - Timed: 2 Minutes Maximum • Major Scales and Arpeggios must be played. (https://www.gmea.org/symphonic-band-scales-etudes) • Scales should be played in GMEA order (G-C-F-Bb-Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-B-E-A-D) • All scales must be played at the same tempo, tongued ascending, and slurred descending • All Scales must be memorized. Chromatic Scale - Full Range, Untimed • Chromatic Scales can be found here: https://www.gmea.org/symphonic-band-scales-etudes Etude Requirements (CLICK HERE FOR ETUDE) Source Material for Etude
Chromatic Scale - Full Range, Untimed
Sight-Reading Students will receive a study period to learn a short 8-12 measure piece to the best of their ability. After 30-seconds, the student will be asked to play the etude for the judge. High School Percussion Requirements Percussion Studio Individual Solo (approved by Ms. Williams) Auditions Monday April 8 - Friday, April 12 All Auditions will occur during your band class. |