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Auditions Fightin' Texas Aggie Band When: During the student's New Student Conference the summer prior to entry. Most auditions are done during the time for the Corps Luncheon in the conference schedule. (Attend the luncheon first and directions will be given.) If that time is not possible in your schedule, audition between 8-5 at some point during the conference visit. Where: E.V. Adams Band Building What to Play: Auditions consist of basic major scales and sight reading. For drums, the material will be basic rudiments and sight reading. For a PDF file of the music so that you may prepare ahead of time and not be sight reading click here. DRUM SPECIAL NOTICE: It has become necessary for us to limit the number of members in the drum section. Spots will be given on a competitive basis based on the audition. For this reason, it is HIGHLY recommended that percussionists print and prepare your music ahead of time. Instruments: It is recommended that you bring personal instruments to the audition but instruments will be provided if needed. Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band and Concert Band When: Auditions should take place in the late spring or early summer prior to the student's New Student Conference. Many students who cannot make an extra trip to College Station find that the day before their conference begins is an ideal time to audition. Where: E.V. Adams Band Building What to play: Audition material is selected by the student and should include two contrasting excerpts which exhibit both technical facility and lyrical qualities. Students should prepare approximately two minutes of each style. Percussionists should prepare three selections: one each on timpani, snare and mallets. Sight-reading is also included in the audition process for all instruments. No scales are required. To schedule an audition: Contact Mr. Almany at 979-845-3529 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Dr. Rhea at 979-845-3529 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please indicate what instrument you play, what date you would like to audition (M-F), and a preference for morning or afternoon. Jazz Ensembles When: Freshmen should audition while they are on campus for their New Student Conference. Where: E.V. Adams Band Building What to play: • Wind players should prepare 4 Major scales in concert Bb, F, Eb and Ab through the comfortable range of the instrument. Students should prepare one medium swing tempo or faster selection and one ballad or Latin style selection. Students may use region jazz etudes, melodies from standard jazz tunes, or transcribed jazz solos that demonstrate style, musicality and technique on the instrument. For lead player auditions, one piece may be performed to a play along accompaniment to include improvisation. • Guitar / Piano players should prepare major scales covering the range of the instrument and demonstrate 4 basic chord types: major, minor, augmented, and diminished. Students should prepare 2 jazz tunes demonstrating melody and comping techniques in 2 contrasting jazz styles. One or both pieces may be performed to a play along accompaniment to include improvisation. • Bass players must be proficient reading bass music and chord progressions. Bass players should prepare major scales through the range of the instrument. Students should also prepare two choruses of a blues selection or one chorus of a 32 bar jazz standard utilizing walking quarter note bass lines. The audition will also include sight-reading a quarter note bass line and a more rhythmically challenging funk bass line. • Drummers should have some previous fundamental drum set experience or training. Students should be prepared to demonstrate specific drumming abilities for playing time and improvising fills in various styles of jazz music including medium or up–tempo swing, basic Latin, and rock or funk. The audition will also include sight-reading a simple big band style kick chart. To schedule an audition: Contact Chris Hollar at 979-845-3529 (mornings only) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Orchestra When: For incoming freshman and transfer students, Orchestra auditions take place beginning two weeks prior to the fall semester. For current A&M students, auditions take place toward the end of each semester. Please note these auditions are for string players only. Where: E.V. Adams Band Building What to play: The audition will consist of two prepared excerpts and sight-reading. Students should prepare two excerpts, each about two minutes in length. One excerpt should be fast and technical in nature and the other slow and lyrical. Students choose their own audition material with many students using past etudes or solos. Violinists wishing to play 1st part should demonstrate their ability to play in 4th position and higher. The sight-reading material will be taken from music the orchestra will be performing in the upcoming academic year. To schedule an audition: Contact Dr. Sikes at 979-845-3529 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please indicate what instrument you play, what date you would like to audition (M-F), and a preference for morning or afternoon. |
