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MUSIC AUDITIONS
Date: Click Band, Choir, or Orchestra tabs for details. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freshmen with prior experience in band, jazz band, choir, or orchestra must audition for placement in intermediate and advanced level ensembles. Any student may enroll in Beginning Band, Choir, or Orchestra without an audition.
 
 
Click on the name or use the arrows "Icon Expanding Arrow" to the right to expand each section and get details on scheduling auditions.
Audition Prep
Auditions are meant only for students will prior experience. Any student may enroll in Beginning Band without an audition.
 
Band
In order to be enrolled in Eagle Band, Advanced Band, or Jazz Band, an audition is required using the audition materials below.
 
Step 2: Scroll down to the page that corresponds to your instrument.
Step 3: Practice the audition piece and schedule an audition.
 
Jazz
In order to be enrolled in Jazz Band, an audition is required using the audition materials below.
 
Step 3: Download "Improvisation Track"
Step 2: Scroll down to the page that corresponds to your instrument.
Step 3: Practice the audition excerpts alone. The final excerpt is optional but must be played along with the "Improvisation Track"
 
 
Schedule Audition
 
Auditions will take place via video chat on Google Meet.  A parent must sit in on the audition to comply with CPS Acceptable Use Policy. Click on the link below to schedule your audition. This is only for students will prior experience.
 
Additional Questions?
Band - Mr. Michael Block at [email protected]
An audition is required for students interested in Intermediate or advanced choir. Any student may enroll in Beginning Choir without an audition.
 
Audition Prep
The audition will consist of:
  1. Singing Good Night Cannon (linked below)
  2. A range test (to show where the student's voice is developmentally)
  3. A sight reading excerpt (4/4 time, major key, starting and ending on do/1/root, solfege given)
  4. Singing 30 seconds of any style song to show off their voice (may be omitted for time)
On Friday, May 14 students will be emailed a brief written assessment to be completed before the audition. The exam will test the following:
  1. Pitch name in treble and bass clefs
  2. Key signatures
  3. Intervals
  4. Time Signatures
 
Schedule Audition
Please reach out to Ms. Kathryn Colby at ([email protected]) if you still need to schedule an audition.
 
Auditions will take place via video chat on Google Meet.  A parent must sit in on the audition to comply with CPS Acceptable Use Policy. Click on the link below to schedule your audition. This is only for students will prior experience.
 
Additional Questions?
Choir - Kathryn Colby at [email protected]
  
An audition is required for students interested in Intermediate or Advanced Orchestra. Any student may enroll in Beginning Orchestra without an audition.
 
Audition Prep
For students playing violin, viola, cello, or bass, students will be asked to play the following:
  1. Scales
  2. An excerpt from any piece you are working on
  3. Sight reading
Schedule Audition
Please reach out to Mrs. Rhea Basa, at ([email protected]) if you still need to schedule an audition.
 
Auditions will take place via video chat on Google Meet. A parent must sit in on the audition to comply with CPS Acceptable Use Policy. Click on the link below to schedule your audition. This is only for students will prior experience.
 
 
Additional Questions?
Orchestra - Rhea Basa, at [email protected]