Please record and submit an AUDIO recording (mp3 or m4a - no wav or aif, please) of yourself playing the indicated excerpt(s) below. Make sure the audio is clear and not distorted. Do some sample recording and listen to the quality - we need to be able to clearly hear articulation and tone quality. Don't point your bell directly at the mic (phone).
ALL AUDITION RECORDINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 15.
ALL AUDITION RECORDINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 15.
CONCERT BAND SEATING AUDITIONS |
JAZZ BAND AUDITIONS |
Excerpt(s) are from The Stars and Stripes Forever. All Woodwind and Brass players need to submit an audition recording. If your part has two excerpts - record them both on ONE recording.
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Any student who plays saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, drum set, bass, or guitar, may also try out to play in the YMA Jazz Band. Please download the selections below and prepare the part. Submit an audio recordings - mp3 or m4a format only.
Jazz Band will rehearse from 4:00-6:00 PM at Central York on May 28, 30, June 4, 6, & 11. INSTRUCTIONS Part 1 - (all but drums) -Moonmen - prepare the written part - (Drums only) - Nardis (also download the play-a-long mp3) Part 2 - Fast Blues in F -(everyone except drums) Improvise one or two choruses (be sure to download the play-a-long mp3 file. SUBMIT ONE RECORDING - e.g. play Moonmen, followed by the Fast Blues without stopping the recording. Play the backing track through speakers so it is included in the recording. |