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"Audition" Goals
"Audition" Goals
We want to:
Get to know the students
Have the students get to know us
See where the students are at in their preparation
See what the students are capable of doing when presented with new music to read
Suggest other musical outlets that are available at PHS that they may be interested in
Keep them excited up about building on their strong musical foundation!
Alleviate some stress that can be associated with transitioning from Middle School to High School
Orchestra Courses
Orchestra Courses
String Orchestra:
This ensemble does not require an audition,
If you still want to audition, the skill we will be looking for in the audition is:
a desire to learn about music!
a positive attitude and optimistic attitude!
an open mind!
Anything that looks like a developing skill that could possibly allow the student to move up a level
Concert Orchestra:
The audition process for this ensemble will include playing the selected excerpts and scales that showcases students' development on the areas/skill sets we are looking for. Along with that, students will be asked to sight read a short excerpt at the 1.5 level. Finally, students will be asked to perform 4 major scales (D, A, G, and C) and 4 minor scales (A, E, D, and G) for 2 octaves on their instrument.
The skills we will be looking for in the audition are:
A developing dynamic range (ability to play contrasting dynamics)
Ability to play in a different position on their instrument and to comfortably shift
A developing range of articulations (ability to play notes that have a variety of beginning shapes and ending shapes)
A solid grasp of tempo maintenance and control
Symphonic Orchestra:
The audition process for this ensemble will include playing the selected excerpts and scales that showcases the student’s development on the area/skill set we are looking for. Along with the prepared excerpt students will be asked to sight read a 16-24 bar excerpt at the 2-2.5 level. Finally, students will be asked to perform 4 major scales (D, A, G, and C) and 4 minor scales (A, D, E, and G) using a variety of provided bowing patterns.
The skills we will be looking for in the audition are:
A well developed and polished ability to demonstrate contrasting dynamic ranges as well as the ability to musically shape extended musical phrases
Ability to move effortlessly between positions throughout scales and excerpts
Ability to demonstrate a grasp over a variety of articulations
Ability to maintain a steady tempo throughout the excerpt, scales, and sight reading as well as the ability to follow a conductor throughout a ritardando and accelerando
Band Courses
Band Courses
Concert Band:
This ensemble does not require an audition, however, should students choose to audition students can demonstrate their current level on their instrument.
If you still want to audition, the skill we will be looking for in the audition is:
a desire to learn about music!
a positive attitude and optimistic attitude!
an open mind!
Symphonic Band:
The audition process for this ensemble will include playing the selected excerpts and scales that showcases student's development on the areas/skill sets we are looking for. Along with that students will be asked to sight read a short excerpt at the 1.5 level. Finally, for brass and woodwind students will be asked to perform 2 major scales (Ab and G) and a chromatic scale.
The skills we will be looking for in the audition are:
A developing dynamic range (ability to play contrasting dynamics)
Ability to maintain a developing tone on their instrument through a variety of ranges in pitch and dynamic
A developing range of articulations (ability to play notes that have a variety of beginning shapes and ending shapes)
A solid grasp of tempo maintenance and control
Wind Ensemble:
The audition process for this ensemble will include playing the selected excerpts and scales that showcases the student’s development on the area/skill set we are looking for. Along with the prepared excerpt students will be asked to sight read a 16-24 bar excerpt at the 2-2.5 level. Finally, for brass and woodwind students will be asked to perform 2 major scales (Ab and G) and a chromatic scale.
The skills we will be looking for in the audition are:
A well developed and polished ability to demonstrate contrasting dynamic ranges as well as the ability to musically shape extended musical phrases
Ability to maintain a clear and consistent tone through a variety of ranges in pitch and dynamic
Ability to demonstrate a grasp over a variety of articulations
Ability to maintain a steady tempo throughout the excerpt, scales, and sight reading as well as the ability to follow a conductor throughout a ritardando and accelerando
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