MHS BAND AUDITION MATERIAL

All woodwind and brass students are required to audition for chair placement and concert band placement to be members of the Mighty Black & Gold Band. Auditions will take place on the following dates:
  • Returning Woodwind Students Wednesday, May 24 by 5:00 pm
  • Returning Brass Students Thursday, May 25 by 5:00 pm
  • New Woodwind Students (incoming 9th graders) Tuesday, June 6 by 5:00 pm
  • New Brass Students (incoming 9th graders) Wednesday, June 7 by 5:00 pm
*Special audition times may be arranged by contacting Mr. Weaver or Mr. Schultz*

AUDITION WILL CONSIST OF:
  1. Seven Major Scales
    1. Concert G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, & Db ​​​​​in that order
    2. In 2 minutes or less
    3. Must be Memorized
    4. Minimum of 2 Octaves where possible
    5. 3rd Octave may be played
    6. Must be performed in complete octaves
    7. Use All-State Scale Pattern
    8. Tongue up / Slur Down Perform scales in transposed form
    9. CLICK HERE for a complete set of scale sheets for each instrument
  2. Prepared Music
    1. Choose either the “Easier” or “Difficult” music below (see maximum points allowed). Points will be based on precision (correct notes & rhythms), tone quality, attention to details, and musicality.
QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please ask your band director or contact Mr. Weaver or Mr. Schultz at 983-5611 or via e-mail at weaverg@santarosa.k12.fl.us or schultzm@santarosa.k12.fl.us.

Percussion will audition during percussion camp for marching band instrument designations. The all-county auditions in November will be used to place percussion students in the appropriate concert ensemble. ​​
BLACKWATER BEATS JAZZ BAND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS CAN BE ACCESSED ON OUR JAZZ BAND PAGE BY CLICKING HERE