Honor Band Audition Times/Location Change!

***Honor Band Auditions on Dec. 10 have been moved to the University Lab School on LSU’s campus located at 45 Dalrymple Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70803.***
 

Dear Parents,
 
Please find individually assigned audition times below for all pre-registered students. Remember, you can still register late on the day of the auditions, Saturday, Dec. 10 between 8:00 and 10:00 am and pay the late registration fee of $15.  
 
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Wednesday, November 30
Wednesday, December 7
Thursday, December 8
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Audition Information

• Date - Saturday, December 10 at University Lab School (a map for registration and parking will be emailed shortly)
• Audition Requirements -
  • Short prepared piece found at www.districtiv.org and in the back of the band book
  • F, C, Bb, Eb, Ab, and Chromatic Scales found in the band book
  • Short sight-reading piece which students can practice for at sightreadingfactory.com
• Dress for the audition:  Casual
• What to bring to the audition:
  • Instrument/extra reeds
  • Audition Music
  • Mallets (percussionists) 
  • Water bottle and a jacket in case the audition room is cold
• Results will be posted and e-mailed the same day
• Should the student change their mind about auditioning, please let me know ASAP so their spot can be filled!  It reflects VERY poorly on the school if students do not show up for their assigned audition time.

 
If Selected for the Band
There is a sight-reading rehearsal held on a Tuesday night at Denham Springs Junior High, but the majority of the rehearsals and concert are held during “Honor Band Weekend” on the campus of Southeastern University in Hammond.  Students spend the weekend overnight there.  The CMS Booster Club provides chaperones and arranges hotel and transportation accommodations.  Students will be required to pay a portion of the hotel fee, approximately $50 or less, TBD.  Students must be present for 100% of all rehearsals and the concert in order to participate

• Sight-reading Rehearsal - Tuesday, Jan 10 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Denham Springs Junior
• Honor Band Weekend in Hammond
  • Thursday, Jan 12 - Rehearsal - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM at SLU
  • Friday, Jan 13 - Rehearsals - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at SLU
  • Saturday, Jan 14 - Rehearsal - 8:30 – 9:30 AM, CONCERT 10:00 AM

Pre-Registered Audition Times
Arrive 20-30 minutes early at University Lab School pre-register and warm-up.
Bring instrument, music, and mallets (for percussion).
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