Honor Band Help Sessions/Late Registrations

Updated on 11/29/2016 - ***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.***


I have submitted all of the names to the District of students who turned in their pre-registration forms for Honor Band.  Those names are at the bottom of this post, please double check for accuracy.
 
At this point, if you would still like to audition, you may go 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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Upcoming Help Sessions, pickup anytime between 3:30 and 4:00 (updated here http://www.cmsmustangband.com/calendar.html):

• Thursday, November 17
• Tuesday, November 29
• Wednesday, November 30
• Wednesday, December 7
• Thursday, December 8​

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Audition Information

• Date - Saturday, December 10 at University Lab School at a time that will be individually assigned to the student TBD.  Arrive at least 20 mins before your audition time to warm-up.
• 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

 
Please let me know if you have any questions about Honor Band!  I look forward to seeing the Central Mustang Band represented at the 2016-2017 Honor Band!
 
 
Pre-Registered Audition Submitted 11/7/16
 
Dominique Holladay, Alto Saxophone
Owen Kern, Alto Saxophone
Dylan Ledet, Alto Saxophone
Owen Kern, Bari Sax
Jordan Jones, Baritone
Alexis Chidester, Bass Clarinet
Sophia Abbahou, Bassoon
Hannah Breaux, Clarinet
Alexis Chidester, Clarinet
Kelsey Donnaud, Clarinet
Autumn Eaves, Clarinet
Claire Mohler, Clarinet
Maya Variganji, Clarinet
Jennifer Deweese, Clarinet
Lakendra Bergeron, Flute
Aliyah Champagne, Flute
Makayla Comeaux, Flute
Emma Froisy, Flute
Piper Hamilton, Flute
Destiny LeBlanc, Flute
Nathaniel Naquin, French Horn
Alicia Stanga, French Horn
Alexis Stevens, French Horn
Eric Alvarez, Percussion
Jacob Michelli, Percussion
Sydney Hebert, Tenor Saxophone
Evan Duplessis, Trombone
Logan Kern, Trombone
Ethan Wireman, Trombone
Mason Cavalier, Trumpet
Anthony Krass, Trumpet
Sydney Lively, Trumpet
Jadon Shirley, Trumpet
Emma Yoder, Trumpet
Ethan Babin, Tuba
Evan Kern, Tuba
Eric Wunstel, Tuba