The 2019-20 Band audition information is below. All musical ensembles and available leadership positions are listed below with their audition requirements.
Marching Band (9-12th Grade) – No musical audition required. Lakeville South has two commitment levels, which are explained here.
Concert Band (9th Grade) – No musical audition required. All incoming 9th graders will be placed in the Concert Band.
Symphonic Band (10-12th Grade) – Auditions are encouraged using the musical excerpts below, but non-audition 10-12th graders will be placed in Symphonic Band.
Wind Ensemble (10-12th Grade) – Musical audition required using the musical excerpts below. Audition results will determine placement in Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band, and initial chair placement in the ensemble. All auditions will must be video recorded and emailed to Mr. Bieniek (woodwinds), Mr. Castonguay (brass) or Ms. Waldner (percussion) by Friday, April 10 at bien3561@isd194.org, cast3954@isd194.org, sydnie.waldner@mnsu.edu . We will send a confirmation email once it has been viewed.
Jazz Ensemble – Early Bird (9-12th Grade) – Musical audition required for placement, but not enrollment. Auditions will occur at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. All students who play the instruments listed below may participate. It is offered as an early bird class, earning each student musician credit, just as any other class in their schedule. All students in Jazz Ensemble must also be enrolled in one of the concert ensembles. Instrumentation includes: Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Piano, Bass, Guitar and Drum Set. There is a possibility of creating 2 or 3 early bird jazz bands next year, registration info for jazz band will come out in April.
Student Leadership (9-12th Grade) – Music audition and student leadership application are required. The links to these materials are listed below. Possible leadership positions include drum majors, section leaders (musical) and rank captains (marching/visual). All student leaders must participate in summer marching band as this is where our foundation for success begins!
Drumline (9-12th grade percussionists) – Drumline audition required for all grades. In the musical excerpt link below you will find the concert ensemble audition music (snare, mallets and timpani), drumline audition material will come directly from our percussion instructor. After all auditions have occurred the drumline parts will be announced. Incoming 9th graders only have to prepare the drumline audition if they desire to be in marching band.
Audition Process
Please read ALL directions, complete any/all forms needed and prepare all required music for your audition.
Student Leadership Form This must be turned in to Mr. Castonguay by Friday, May 1 (this date was pushed back due to extended flex learning to give you more time).
Audition Scoring Rubric – Winds (This is what will be filled out when Mr. Bieniek and Mr. Castonguay view your audition)
Audition Scoring Rubric – Percussion (This is what will be filled out when you audition)
Scheduling your audition – All wind auditions must be video recorded and emailed to Mr. Bieniek or Mr. Castonguay by Friday, April 10. Wind Ensemble percussion auditions should all be emailed to Ms. Waldner and we will have more info coming out about drumline auditions as we know more about what the balance of our school year looks like due to the extended flex learning time.
Performance notes:
Scales – Everyone (percussion and winds) must play the scales listed on the individual instrument audition sheet found below. You do not have to memorize and they should be performed at the quickest tempo you can, but keeping a consistent tempo and good tone is much more important than speed and range!
Musical Excerpt – Prepare the bracketed portions. Tone is most important!
Have fun preparing and we can’t wait to listen to all of you!
LINK TO WIND ENSEMBLE AUDITION MUSIC
ALL MUSICAL AUDITION VIDEOS ARE DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 10 AND LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY, MAY 1. Please let Mr. Bieniek, Mr. Castonguay or Ms. Waldner know if you have any questions, we are here to help you succeed!
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