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 22 by 5:00 pm
  • Returning Brass Students Thursday, May 23 by 5:00 pm
  • New Woodwind Students (incoming 9th graders) Tuesday, June 4 by 5:00 pm
  • New Brass Students (incoming 9th graders) Wednesday, June 5 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. Please prepare the musical etude 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. ​​
Prepared Music can be downloaded by clicking your instrument below:

Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Alto Sax
Tenor Sax
Bari Sax/Contra Alto Clarinet
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba/Bass
BLACKWATER BEATS JAZZ BAND AUDITION REQUIREMENTS CAN BE ACCESSED ON OUR JAZZ BAND PAGE BY CLICKING HERE