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District and All-County Band Info

Audition Information-
​2019-2020 Event and audition details


Permission Form, District Band Requirements, Additional Percussion Requirements

Audition Prepared Piece:

Flute Prepared Piece
Clarinet Prepared Piece
​Bass Clarinet Prepared Piece
Alto Saxophone Prepared Piece
Tenor Saxophone Prepared Piece
Baritone Saxophone Prepared Piece
Trumpet Prepared Piece
F Horn Prepared Piece
Baritone Prepared Piece
Trombone Prepared Piece
Tuba Prepared Piece
Snare Drum Prepared Piece (must also audition on xylophone/bells)
Xylophone/Bells Prepared piece 

All-District Band...

Scores are based on a total of the following (on January 12, 2019)
1. A major scale (10 points per judge).  Two octaves can earn up to 4 points of extra credit.
2. Another major scale (10 points per judge).  Two octaves can earn up to 4 points of extra credit.
3. The chromatic scale  (20 points per judge).  Faster tempo can earn 
4. The prepared piece (30 points per judge)
5. Sight-reading (30 points per judge)

All-County Band...

Works similar to district band, but takes place sooner.  You will play two "major" scales, the chromatic scale, the prepared piece and a sight-reading example.  The performance is scored by a professional and you will know the results the day after auditions.

If you make one or both...

The All-District Band takes place on February 15th and 16th, 2019 at Brooke Point HS in Stafford.

​The All County Band takes place on January 4th and 5th, 2019 at Spotsylvania HS.

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