DISTRICT BAND 2015 Audition Registration Deadline: Friday, November 14

• Auditions: Saturday, January 10 – Stone Bridge High School • Auditions Snow Date: Saturday, January 17 – Stone Bridge High

School • District Band Weekend: February 5-7 – John Champe High School

BEFORE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

READ: Important Information for Students and Parents TURN IN: Student Registration and Commitment Form TURN IN: Block Information Form: The Block Request

Form is not for all students, only those with serious prior commitments. “I have to get my hair cut today,” would not be considered a reason for filling out a block request.

TURN IN: $5 audition fee. Please make checks to RBMS.

WHAT’S NEXT? PICK UP: Audition etude (as soon as it is released by the district), scale, sheet, and

audition requirements from Mr. Mills. PRACTICE!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS REGARDING DISTRICT BAND AUDITIONS 2015 LOCATION: Stone Bridge High School DATE: January 10, 2015 ELIGIBILITY: Any student who has been approved/recommended by their band director may audition. Students in grades 9-12 will audition for the High School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. Students in grades 6-8 will audition for the Middle School Symphonic Band. In order to check-in, you must have a ticket from your band director. This shows that you have pre-registered, paid $5.00 to your home school, and have been approved to audition. All those who audition must have been pre-registered by their director. AUDITION TIME COMMITMENT: Students, and parents who wait for them, can expect to spend up to several hours at the audition site in order to complete the entire audition process. This includes check-in, warm-up, and the audition itself. Every effort will be made to expedite the process, but the ultimate goal is to provide a fair and valid assessment of your child’s musical efforts on that day. This takes time and careful consideration of each student’s performance. RESULTS: Official results will not be available at the close of the audition process. You may obtain the results from your band director once they have been made official. CHECK-IN TIMELINE:

o 8:00 a.m.: Doors open o 8:15 a.m.: Check-in begins for all students assigned Block A. o 9:00 a.m.: Auditions begin for Block A.

o 9:15 a.m.: Check-in begins for all students assigned Block B. o 10:00 a.m: Auditions begin for Block B. o 10:15 a.m.: Check-in begins for all students assigned Block C. o 11:00 a.m.: Auditions begin for Block C

o 11:15 a.m.: Check-in begins for all students assigned Block D. o 12:00 p.m.: Auditions begin for Block D o 12:15 p.m.: Check-in begins for all students assigned Block E. o 1:00 p.m.: Auditions begin for Block E o 1:15 p.m.: Check-in begins for all students assigned Block F. o 2:00 p.m.: Auditions begin for Block F

o 2:15 p.m.: Check-in begins for all students assigned Block G. o 3:00 p.m.: Auditions begin for Block G

*Registration for each block will remain open for 45 minutes. Be advised, any student wishing to check-in after the assigned check-in time frame described above may be turned away.

There will be a waiting area for parents and chaperones. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Stone Bridge High School 43100 Hay Road Ashburn, VA 20147 David Keller, Host Amanda Smith, Chair T. J. Miles, Chair

CHECK-IN AND AUDITION PROCEDURE:

1. Follow the signs to the check-in areas and wait until your scheduled registration time. 2. Locate the check-in table specific to your instrument and level. 3. Turn in your ticket and identify yourself using your full name and school. 4. You will be given instructions and an audition ticket. Keep it with you at all times. 5. Go to the designated warm-up area for your instrument. Listen for your letter to be called. 6. When your audition number is called, present yourself to the runner and they will take you to the audition. 7. Complete the audition. Leave your audition card with the audition room monitor. Make sure that the judges

use your correct audition number. You may not talk in the audition room. If you need to ask a question, whisper it to the room monitor, who will then speak to the judges on your behalf. When your audition is finished, you may return to the warm-up area to pack up to leave.

8. Students who wish to wait around for a ride home may do so in the cafeteria. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Most auditions will take place in a single room. Some will take place in several rooms. The audition is only complete when you have played two major scales, a chromatic scale, a sight-reading evaluation, and a prepared etude for every instrument upon which you are auditioning. Student guides will be present to assist you. You may not talk in the audition room. DISTRICT BAND WEEKEND DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATION: February 5, 6, and 7th at John Champe High School. February 5 is an evening rehearsal from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Remember that in order to participate, each student signs a commitment to participate form. If, for any reason, the student is not able to participate in any part of the event, their future eligibility for district events could be in jeopardy. Students are not permitted to miss any part of any rehearsal or the performance. Please plan accordingly to avoid all conflicts. RULES OF CONDUCT: It is assumed that all students recognize and understand that they are expected to be on their best behavior throughout the time they are at the audition site. All Loudoun County Public School rules will be in effect throughout the day. The host reserves the right to have disruptive people removed from the school grounds. Finally, please remember that this event is a district-wide event and, as such, is a showcase of the talented musicians we have in our region. Please make every effort to represent your school, your family, and yourself in the best possible light. Good Luck! Sincerely, Paul Shoremount, Harmony Middle School T.J. Miles, Mercer Middle School Amanda Smith, Dominion Trail Elementary School David Keller, Stone Bridge High School

Student Registration and Commitment Form

District Band Auditions Stone Bridge High School, Saturday, January 10, 2015

Please Print Neatly Name: ______________________________________________Grade:______ Instrument: ______________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________ City: ______________________Zip: __________School: _________________ Phone Number:__________________________________ High School Students Only: The LCPS All-County Orchestra needs Wind Players and Percussionists for their event in February. Instead of holding additional auditions for that event, the Orchestra and Band Directors use the results from All-District Band Auditions to place band students in the All-County Orchestra, if they score high enough and are interested. If you are interested in participating in this additional event, please mark the appropriate line below. ___ Yes, I am available and willing to perform with the All-County orchestra event on February 21 and 22, 2015. (You'll be contacted only if you are being requested to perform with the group.) ___No, I am not interested in performing with the All-County Orchestra on February 21 and 22, 2015.

High School Dual Audition Information: Please read if you are trying out on Flute and Piccolo or Bb and Eb Clarinet: If you should make both, please select one: Flute______ Piccolo______ Highest Chair_____ Highest All-VA Eligibility_____ Bb Clarinet______ Eb Clarinet_______ Highest Chair_______ Highest All-VA Eligibility_____ If it is determined you are eligible to go to All-Virginia auditions on both instruments, your indication above will determine the instrument on which you will be auditioning for All-Virginia Band.

Middle School Dual Audition Information: If trying out on Flute and Piccolo and you make it into the band on both, please indicate your preference by checking one: Flute_____ Piccolo______ Highest Chair_____ Percussion: (Indicate priority preference by listing 1, 2, & 3) Snare______ Mallets_______ Timpani_______

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Student Commitment Form This form must be filled out by all students auditioning and be turned into your band director before November 15, 2014.

I hereby understand my responsibility should I be selected as a member of the VBODA District 16 All-District Band. I understand that I am not to miss any part of any rehearsal or the performance. I will plan accordingly to avoid all conflicts. Should I violate these responsibilities, I understand I will be removed, without exception, from the group, and I will lose any opportunity to audition for All-Virginia Band that I may have earned. I understand that if accepted, I am expected to participate, and that failure to do so may cause forfeiture of any eligibility for the next academic year. Thursday, February 5, 2015 MS/HS District Band Rehearsals at John Champe High School 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2015 High School and Middle School Band Rehearsals at JCHS 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015 High School and Middle School Band Rehearsals at JCHS 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015 High School and Middle School Band Concert at JCHS 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Student Signature_________________________________________________Date:________________ Parent Signature__________________________________________________Date:________________ Director Signature________________________________________________Date:_________________ Note: In order to participate, student’s director must be present at the auditions and event. If the director cannot be present, a duly appointed representative must accompany the student with an appointed letter signed by the director and school principal. Proof of Director VBODA/NAfME membership must be copied and must accompany the registration materials.

Block Information Form All students are assigned an audition block. Students arrive starting 45 minutes before their audition block to register and to warm-up. Block assignments are not a guaranteed audition time! While audition staff attempt to keep everyone on schedule, unforeseeable circumstances can arise and prevent students from auditioning during their assigned time.

9:00 am – 10:00 am – Block A 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Block B 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Block C 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Block D

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Block E 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Block F 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Block G

Approximate block assignments: Block assignments may be adjusted based on the number of students auditioning on each instrument.

MS Piccolos – A HS Piccolos – A

MS Flutes – A, B, C, D, E, F, G HS Flutes – B, C, D, E, F, G

MS Oboes/ Bassoons – A, B, C HS Oboes/ Bassoons – D, E, F

MS Clarinets – A, B, C, D, E, F HS Eb Soprano Clarinet – A

MS Alto Saxophones – A, B, C HS Bb Soprano Clarinet – A, B, C, D, E, F, G

MS Low Reeds – A, B, C (Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Bass Clarinet, Contra Clarinets)

HS Alto Saxophones – D, E, F

HS Low Reeds – D, E, F

MS Trumpets – A, B, C, D, E, F, G HS Trumpets – A, B, C, D, E

MS French Horns – A, B, C HS French Horns – D, E, F

MS Baritones/Euphoniums – A, B, C HS Euphoniums –D ,E ,F

MS Trombones – A, B, C HS Trombones – D, E, F

MS Tubas, String Bass – A, B, C HS Bass Trombone – F

MS Percussion – Timpani A, B, C Mallets A, B, C, D Snare A, B, C, D, E, F, G

HS Tuba, String Bass – D, E, F

HS Percussion – A, B, C, D, E

If you must have an early or late audition time, due to a prior commitment, please request this below.

WE CAN ONLY SCHEDULE TIMES WITHIN THE BLOCKS LISTED FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT.

THIS FORM IS NOT FOR ALL – JUST SPECIAL CASES. Block Request Form

All-District Band Auditions 2014-2015

Name:____________________________________________________________Date:___________________ School:_____________________________________ Instrument:_________________________________ Block(s) requested: (Circle) A B C D E F G Director’s Signature:________________________________________________________________________