Here is some information about upcoming festival audition requirements:
All information for the Junior High All State choir festival can be found by clicking on this link.
James D. Ployhar Band Festival- Valley City State University (recorded audition)
Woodwinds and Brass-
Play 2 different major scales and a chromatic scale, 2 octaves
Play a 1-2 minute excerpt from two contrasting etudes or solos displaying appropriate musical technique, style, phrasing, articulation, etc.
Percussion- Snare drum: and open long stroke roll, alternating 5-stroke rolls, single paradiddles
Mallet: Play B-flat and E-flat major scales in two octaves (up and down)
Tymp: short etude or excerpt from the timpani part of a band piece
Deadline: Sept. 27
ND All-State Festival- Bismarck Civic Center (live audition)
Please see Mr. Redding for details on this audition.
Good luck and have a great school year!
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