For this audition, please come prepared to musically demonstrate a) tone, b) tonguing/articulation, c) slurring/flexibility, d) range extension (both directions, especially if you are interested in a lead spot) and e) a 1.5 to 2 minute piece that showcases your individual talents. A list of the mandatory exercises as well as individual piece suggestions can be found on the Brass FAQ. Visually, we will ask you to demonstrate a) marching forward & backward (at varying tempos), b) marking time (high & low leg lift), c) change of directions (slides & pivots) and possibly a few other exercises. We will be doing individual music and individual visual auditions, no ensemble auditions will be held at this event.
At the end of the audition, we will inform you of your status. It will be either a) you are invited to the first full corps camp on January 16-18, 2009 to continue and complete your audition (we think you have the talent and ability to make the corps musically and/or visually, but need to see you in a full ensemble setting before making the final decision) or b) unfortunately we cannot offer you a spot at this time. There WILL be rare instances when someone is accepted on the spot, so that is also a possibility.
If you have ANY questions, please feel free to contact John Meehan via e-mail.
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