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Attention Incoming Ninth Grade Students:
If you are interested in auditioning for one of Blair's Advanced-Level Performing Ensembles or Jazz Ensemble
your opportunity to audition is coming up soon!
Jazz Band/Symphonic Orchestra/Chamber Orchestra Auditions with Ms. Roberts
Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble Auditions with Mr. Oldham
For Vocal music ensemble auditions, click on this link or contact Mrs. Hernandez-Cata
your opportunity to audition is coming up soon!
Jazz Band/Symphonic Orchestra/Chamber Orchestra Auditions with Ms. Roberts
Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble Auditions with Mr. Oldham
For Vocal music ensemble auditions, click on this link or contact Mrs. Hernandez-Cata
Information
- Auditions are required if you want to enroll in the advanced-level Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, or the intermediate-level Symphonic Orchestra, Symphonic Band. Contact Ms. Roberts (Jazz/Orchestra) or Mr. Oldham (Bands) to schedule your audition, or if you have any questions about these classes.
- Auditions are not required if you want to enroll in the entry-level Concert Orchestra or Concert Band. Contact Ms. Roberts or Mr. Oldham if you have any questions about these classes.
- Placement will be emailed to you as soon as possible.
Information for Incoming 9th Grade Students:
Please refer to this letter for information about opportunities in the MBHS Instrumental Music Program.
Check with your middle school teachers for more details.
Information for Current MBHS Students:
To schedule an audition, please send Ms. Roberts or Mr. Oldham an e-mail.
What to Bring and Prepare:
Complete the online Information Sheet before your audition.
Prepare the excerpts for your instrument(s) listed below. You may audition for more than one instrument and more than one ensemble.
You may be asked to perform scales (up to 4 sharps and 4 flats).
You may be asked to perform sight-reading.
Please refer to this letter for information about opportunities in the MBHS Instrumental Music Program.
Check with your middle school teachers for more details.
Information for Current MBHS Students:
To schedule an audition, please send Ms. Roberts or Mr. Oldham an e-mail.
What to Bring and Prepare:
Complete the online Information Sheet before your audition.
Prepare the excerpts for your instrument(s) listed below. You may audition for more than one instrument and more than one ensemble.
You may be asked to perform scales (up to 4 sharps and 4 flats).
You may be asked to perform sight-reading.
Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble and
Symphonic Orchestra/Chamber Orchestra
Excerpts:
Links to the excerpts to be prepared for each instrument are below. Where there are two or three excerpts listed (as in "1, 2"), all should be prepared. Note: These are pdf files ranging in size from 201KB to 375KB.
Jazz Ensemble Excerpts/Requirements:
Students who play non-traditional jazz instruments (ex. flute, clarinet, violin, tuba, etc.) are welcome to audition.
- Blues Scale Study (Vocalists sing on syllable 'do')
- Prepared Selections:
- Improvisation (optional): 12-Bar Blues in B-flat ex. Jamey Aebersold, Nothin' But Blues
- Rhythm Section Groove Requirements
- Guitar, Piano, Bass, Vibes:
- Blues changes in the key of B♭.
Swing mm = 100
Swing mm = 240
Drum Set: - 12 bars of time in the following styles:
Swing mm = 100
Swing mm = 240
Latin (bossa nova) mm = 100
Funk mm = 92
4 bars of solo in the following styles:
Swing mm = 100
Swing mm = 240
Latin (bossa nova) mm = 100
Funk mm = 92 - Sight Reading