Congratulations to the members of the 2009-10 District Bands
Flutes-Erin Rand (R3), Jenny Gregory (6B), Shara Abvabi (7R), Kristen Jenson
(9B), Julia Nelson (alt)
Clarinets-Sarah Mullinax (5B), Austin Belk (17R), Ricky Jennings (alt),
Lauren Johannes (alt)
Bass Clarinets-Michael Camburako (3R), Joshua Reinsch (alt)
Bassoons-Benjamin Taylor (1B), Kailey Peterson (3R)
Saxophone-Haley Fetters-Crouch (4B)
Trumpets-Marina Hague (1B), Victor Boyda (1R), Jon Tobaben (3R),
Jon Monsees (alt)
Horns-Justin Smith (1R), Muriel Hague (3B), Amanda Foster (8B)
Trombone-Stephen Hass (2R), Taylor Huhn (4B)
Tuba-Ashley Hung (6R)
Snare Drum-Blaine Anspaugh (1R)
Jazz Band-Marina Hague (trpt 1), Stephen Hass (tbn 3), Jon Tobaben (trpt alt)
Congratulations to our 2009 All-State Musicians!
Shara Abvabi, flute/alternate
Victor Boyda, trumpet/band
Justin Burwinkle, percussion/band (1st chair)
Marina Hague, trumpet/band
Muriel Hague, horn/band
Cynthia Hartwell, trumpet/jazz band
Steven Hass, trombone/jazz band
Taylor Huhn, trombone/band
Haley Sandberg, horn/orchestra
Benjamin Taylor, bassoon/band
Aly Thompson, flute/orchestra
2009-10 AUDITION EXCERPTS
Wind & Percussion (Jazz info at bottom of page)
The same music is used for Symphonic Band, District and State Auditions.
The instructions below are for District and State. There are no scales or
sight reading required for Symphonic Band auditions.
All-State Web Address:
http://www.ksmea.org/programs/festivalgroups/hsband/excerpts09.php
Wind & Percussion
2009-10 Audition Excerpts
Participation Eligibility Requirements
Music Requirements for the State and District Audition:
Students auditioning will be required to perform
-a two octave, memorized major scale slurred up and tongued down. The scale
will be selected from one of the following concert pitch scales: Bb, Eb, Ab,
Db, Gb, C, F, G, and D. Quarter note MM=120.
-A full range, memorized chromatic scale slurred up and tongued down. Quarter
note MM=120
-Sections of the required etude/solos listed below.
-Sight reading
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Piccolo
The Modern Flutist by Andraud, Southern Music Co. (B430):p.38, "Polevetsian
Dances" from Prince Igor by Borodin. Begin at the presto, line 10; play to
the end of the page.
Flute
"Polonaise and Badinerie" from Suite in B Minor by J.S. Bach in Concert and
Contest Collection for C Flute; edited by H. Voxman, published by Hal
Leonard. (HL04471610); Play the entire "Polonaise" movement (p. 18) without
repeats. Play the entire "Badinerie" movement (p. 19) with repeats. NOTICE:
The edition of this music has been changed because of accessibility and cost.
While there are many arrangements of this composition in circulation, judges
at State-Wide auditions will use the articulations and dynamics indicated in
this arrangement.
Oboe
48 Famous Studies for First Oboe or Saxophone, revised by Albert J. Andraud,
Southern Music Company (B103): No. 20, Allegretto (p.10), play entire study.
No. 13, Andante con gusto (p. 7) play entire study.
Bassoon
Premier Solo by E. Bourdeau, edited by Voxman, published by Rubank
(04476934): Play from the beginning of the solo to the "Plus vite" on the 1st
page. Skip to the last two notes of line 1 on the second page, and play to
the "Plus lent".
B-Flat Soprano Clarinet
Concerto for Clarinet in B-flat by Mozart, Op. 107, K. 622. Revised and
arranged by Simeon Bellison (Carl Fischer, W1668). 1st movement, Allegro
moderato: p.2, play from beginning (Solo) to (1), skip to p.3 beginning at
the 7th measure of (3) and continuing to (4). 2nd movement, Adagio: p. 9,
play from (B) to (D). Use metronome markings as indicated. Corrections:
Section B of the Adagio; 5th measure after (C), the next to last 16th note
should be an F; 8th measure after (C), the last three 16th notes should be F,
E, D; 9th measure after (C), the eighth note should be C.
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Ten Solos for Concert and Contest, arr. by William Rhoads for Bass Clarinet
(Southern Music, B447): Adagio and Allegro (in F-minor). Begin the Adagio at
measure (3), playing to the first 8th note (G) of measure (33). Skip to the
Allegro and play from the beginning through the dotted half note of measure
(24).
E-flat and B-flat Contra Bass Clarinet
Lamento by L. Bassi, edited by H. Voxman, published by Rubank (Hal Leonard
04476889), listed as a Bass Clarinet solo: start at the beginning, and play
to Piu Mosso, five measures before (4).
Saxophones (Alto, Tenor, Baritone)
Sonata by Henri Eccles, arr. by Siguard Rascher, listed as an Alto Saxophone
solo. (Theodore Presser 164-00047): Play all of movement one (I)-Largo. Play
all of movement two (II)-Courante (no repeats). Play the entire measure with
the high F# down one octave (Measure 16).
B-flat Cornet and Trumpet
Concert Etude, Opus 49, by Alexander Goedicke. Hal Leonard (HL00121835): Play
from the beginning to measure 28. Play from measure 32 (#3) and end on the
first note of measure 60 (#6). Play the final note as a quarter note.
French Horn
Horn Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, Opus 11, Richard Strauss, publishers:
International (1715) or Carl Fischer (Cu750): 1st movement, Allegro; play 1st
line (measures 1-5) skip to 7th line, and play measure 76 to the end of the
first movement (Measure 131). As indicated, quarter note MM-112.
Trombone and Euphonium
Andante et allegro, J. Guy-Ropartz, arr. by A. Shipiro (Carl Fischer CU573):
Andante- play from the beginning to the end of the 5th line (end on the "g").
Allegro- play from the beginning (line 7) to the three measure rest on line
10 (end on the "d"). Skip to the "Brillante" section, and play to the end of
the solo (last 4 lines).
Baritone TC would audition on the trumpet version of Andante et allegro, J
Guy-Ropartz, arr. By A Shipiro (Carl Fischer CU572)
Tuba
Variations on the Theme of "Judas Maccabeus" by G.F. Handel, Ludwig
Beethoven, arr. by William Bell (Carl Fischer, W1644). Variation III: play
from the beginning (measure 9) to the rest (measure 16). Variation IV: play
all.
Percussionists may audition in one or more areas, but a separate form and
payment must be submitted for each audition area.
Mallets
Masterpieces For Marimba, arr. by Thomas McMillan, Pro Art Publications
(1202): Sonata by Archangelo Corelli pp. 16-17, play entire solo.
($10.00 plus separate audition form per each applicant)
Timpani
The Solo Timpanist by Vic Firth, published by Carl Fischer (04402): Etude X
(10), p. 21, play entire etude, quarter note MM=112. Etude XI (11), p. 23,
play entire etude, dotted half note MM=69
($10.00 plus separate audition form per each applicant)
Snare Drum
Portraits in Rhythm, Anthony J. Cirone, 50 Studies for Snare Drum (Belwin
Mills, HAB00101): Exercise #13, p. 15, play all with repeats. Exercise #4, p.
6, play all.
($10.00 plus separate audition form per each applicant)
State Festival Jazz Band
2009-10 Audition Excerpts
Auditions Materials
For all instruments except drumset: A New Approach to Jazz Improvisation,
Volume 7, "Miles Davis" by Jamey Aebersold, 1211 Aebersold Drive, New Albany,
IN 47150.
For drumset: "Rhythm Section Workout" Volume 30B by Jamey Aebersold. All
auditions will be performed with accompaniment play along recordings.
Excerpt Notes/Errata
#1 - posted with original list
A New Approach to Jazz Improvisation, Volume 7, page 15, measure 20 is
incorrect. It should read the same as measure 4.
#2 - posted May 6, 2009
If your CD for Volume 7 "Miles Davis" has two versions of "Four" (one slow
and one fast), use the fast version, mm = 224.
Horn Auditions (Saxophone, Trumpet and Trombone)
Chromatic scale, using quarter notes at exactly quarter note equals 120.
Students are to slur up and tongue down the full range of the instrument.
"Four" - Play melody through one time (first five lines), including first and
second endings, total of 32 measures. Then improvise for one full chorus, (32
measures) if you wish, for the optional improvisation portion of the audition.
"Milestones" - Play melody one time through; including the repeat of the
first eight measures.
Sight Reading
Optional Lead Trumpet Audition (in addition to above material)
Set the metronome to 80 and play a one-octave F major scale ascending in
quarter notes, starting on the top line of the staff. Play provided lead
trumpet part (contact John Selzer to receive this music).
Bass Trombone Audition (in addition to above material)
Set the metronome to 80 and play a one-octave B-flat major scale, descending
in quarter notes, starting on second-line B-flat. Play provided bass trombone
part (contact John Selzer to receive this music).
Rhythm Section Auditions
Piano
"Four" - Using the left channel only (bass & drums), play written melody and
provide a chordal accompaniment for one full chorus; then play one full
chorus (32 measures) of an improvised solo.
"Milestones" - Using the left channel only (bass & drums), play one full
chorus (32 measures) of the written melody with the right hand while
providing an appropriate chordal accompaniment with the left hand.
Sight reading
Guitar
"Four" - Using the left channel only (bass & drums), play written melody for
one full chorus (32 measures); then provide a chordal accompaniment for one
full chorus; and finally, play one full chorus (32 measures) of an improvised
solo.
"Milestones" - Using the left channel only (bass & drums), play written
melody for one full chorus (32 measures); then play a chordal accompaniment
for one chorus.
Sight reading
Bass
"Four" - Using the right channel only (piano & drums), play written melody
only for one full chorus (32 measures); then provide a walking bass line for
one full chorus; and finally, play one full chorus of an improvised solo.
"Milestones" - Using the right channel only (piano & drums), play one chorus
of a bass line (appropriate to accompany the melody).
Sight reading
Drums
Using the right channel only of Jamie Aebersold Volume 30B, play the
following excerpts:
"Tippin' Time" - Play the first two choruses (24 measures)
"Fast Mode Al" - Play the first melody chorus only (40 measures)
"Reflection" - Using brushes, play the beginning to letter B (8 measures)
"Samba de Luvsme" - Play the introduction, first melody chorus, and the
introduction restatement.
Sight reading