Auditions (Woodwind/Brass)

Woodwind and Brass auditions for the 2015-2016 school year will be held in the Clear Springs High School music wing May 18^th through May 22^nd.  The exact day and time for your instrument can be found on our online calendar which can be accessed by clicking here or clicking the calendar link at the top of this page.

Audition Requirements

1. Major scales
   • Please prepare all 12 Major scales.
   • Perform 2 or more octaves if possible, do NOT perform only 1 octave unless it is a limitation of your instrument.
   • tongue up, slur down
   • Memorization is not required.
2. Chromatic Scale
   • Perform chromatic scale full range
3. Etudes
   • The etudes are available for download from our CHARMS site.
   • For more information about CHARMS please click here.

Double Reeds

Oboes and bassoons will need to audition per the information above in order to be placed into the correct band class.  However, if they will be playing with the pit percussion during marching season they will also need to attend percussion clinics and camps.