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Alta High School Instrumental Music 2017-2018 Audition Packet
Ensembles
Music Ensembles are open to all grades at Alta High School. Ensembles are listed as either Non Audition or Audition Required. Students wanting to enter a non-audition class may do so without any restrictions during their allotted class registration date. Any students wishing to add an auditioned course, must attend their desired classes audition date. See following page for Ensemble details and audition materials. Available Ensembles:
Marching Band(Band II/III - Intermediate/Advanced)
9-12th (Canyons District Schools) Non- Audition
Wind Symphony Auditions: March 15th, 2017Jazz and Percussion Auditions: March 16th, 2017Chamber Orchestra Auditions: March 17th, 2017
Location: Alta High School Music Room (1533): 3:00pm-5:00pm
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Symphonic Band(Band II - Intermediate)
9-12th Non-Audition
Wind Symphony(Band III- Advanced)
9-12th - Audition Required
Jazz Ensemble(Band III - Advanced)
9-12th - Audition Required
Philharmonic Orchestra(Orchestra II - Intermediate)
9-12th - Non- Audition
Chamber Orchestra(Orchestra III- Advanced)9-12th - Audition Required
Percussion Ensemble(Band III - Advanced)
9-12th - Audition Required
Symphonic BandGrades 9-12 (1.0 Credit)Available Instruments - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, and PercussionThis intermediate level band course is designed for the wind/ percussion musicians who want to improve their technical and expressive musical skills through performance. Students will be expected to practice 20-30 minutes a day. Pep band may be part of the course requirement during football and basketball seasons. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are part of the course requirement and constitute a portion of the grade.
Wind SymphonyGrades 9-12 1.0 creditPrerequisite: Audition RequiredAvailable Instruments - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, and Percussion
This advanced band course is designed for the wind musician who wants to improve their technical and expressive musical proficiency through performance and study of music. Students will be expected to practice 30-40 minutes a day. Pep band may be part of the course requirement during football and basketball seasons. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are part of the course requirement and constitute a portion of the grade.
Philharmonic OrchestraGrades 9-12 1.0 creditPrerequisite: 2 years of middle school orchestra or 1 year of private lessonsAvailable Instruments - Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
This course is open to all orchestral string musicians who want to improve their skills through large group performance. Emphasis is on growth in technical proficiency, full orchestral literature and performance. Students will be expected to practice 20-30 minutes a day Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are part of the course requirement and constitute a portion of the grade.
Chamber OrchestraGrades 9-12 1.0 CreditPrerequisite: Audition RequiredAvailable Instruments - Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
This advanced course is designed for the experienced orchestral string musician who wants to improve his/her skills through group performance. Students will be expected to practice 30-40 minutes a day. Emphasis is on growth in technical proficiency, string orchestral literature, and performance. Rehearsals and performances outside of class are part of the course requirements and constitute a portion of the grade
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Percussion Ensemble Grades 9-12 1.0 creditPrerequisite: Audition RequiredAvailable Instruments - Snare, Drumset, Timpani, Marimba, etc. Students will be expected to play various percussion instruments
This course is designed for percussion ensemble performance as well as participation in concert, orchestral, wind ensemble and/ or pep band activities. Students with drum and mallet percussion experience (i.e. marimba, xylophone, and vibes) are encouraged to improve their skill in a large group setting. Students will be expected to practice 30-40 minutes a day. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are part of the course requirement and constitute a portion of the grade.
Jazz EnsembleGrades 9-12 1.0 creditPrerequisite: Audition Required/ Membership in another instrumental group may be requiredAvailable Instruments - Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Trumpet, Drum Set, Piano, Guitar, Bass.
This advanced course is designed for those students with an interest in performing jazz, Latin, and big band literature. Strict jazz ensemble instrumentation is observed. The group is designed to provide students with a thorough knowledge of jazz through performance. Students will be expected to practice 30-40 minutes a day. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are part of the course requirement and constitute a portion of the grade.
Marching Band - Large Ensemble(Fall semester only) Grades 9-12 .5 creditPrerequisite: Non-Audition. Membership in another music group is required.Available Instruments - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Trumpet, French Horn, Mellophone, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Color Guard, and Percussion
This is an after school band course that is designed to incorporate both the indoor/concert and outdoor/athletic aspects of musical performance. A required one- week on-site marching band camp will be held in the first week of August and is required for membership in the marching band. Students will be expected to practice 30-40 minutes a day. Performances at football games, parades and marching competitions are mandatory and will constitute a major portion of the grade.
(NEXT) Audition Materials
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Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Lyrical/Slow Excerpt
3. Technical Excerpt
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FLUTE
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Lyrical/Slow Excerpt
3. Technical Excerpt
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OBOE
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Lyrical/Slow Excerpt (Play Top or Bottom)
3. Technical Excerpt
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CLARINET
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Lyrical/Slow Excerpt
3. Technical Excerpt
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SAXOPHONE
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Lyrical Excerpt
3. Technical Excerpt
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BASSOON
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Lyrical Excerpt
3. Technical Excerpt
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BASS CLARINET
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Lyrical Excerpt
3. Technical Excerpt
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TRUMPET
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Lyrical Excerpt
3. Technical Excerpt
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FRENCH HORN
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Lyrical Excerpt
3. Technical Excerpt
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TROMBONE/BARITONE
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Lyrical Excerpt
3. Technical Excerpt
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TUBA
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Excerpt #1
3. Excerpt #2
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VIOLIN
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Excerpt #1
3. Excerpt #2
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VIOLA
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Excerpt #1
3. Excerpt #2
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CELLO
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice.
2. Lyrical Excerpt
3. Technical Excerpt
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BASS
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. 2 Major Scales of your choice on Marimba.
2. Rudimental Excerpt (Pad/Snare)
3. Mallet Excerpt (Bells, Marimba, Xylophone)
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PERCUSSION
Alta High School 2017-2018 - Audition Materials
1. Saxophone, Trumpet, & Guitar
2. Bass and Trombone
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Jazz Ensemble
3. Jazz Drum Set (Play Bossa Grove during slashes)
4. Jazz Piano
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Additional Audition Information
All auditions will be one on one. Any student wishing to audition may play 60 seconds of their own prepared solo IN ADDITION to the previous audition material. Students will also be asked to sight read a short easier excerpt. If you are unable to make it to your designated audition date, please contact Mr. Shabestari below to schedule an audition. Welcome to the Alta High School music program! Please Contact Mr. Shabestari with any questions you may have.
Caleb ShabestariDirector of Instrumental Music
Alta High [email protected]
801-706-9815
AUDITIONS:
Wind Symphony Auditions: March 15th, 2017Jazz and Percussion Auditions: March 16th, 2017Chamber Orchestra Auditions: March 17th, 2017
Alta High School Music Room (1533)3:00pm-5:00pm
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