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Music Auditons

Music Auditions – Middle School (High School is below this section) 

Auditions at the Sitka Fine Arts Camp are required for music ensembles. They help teachers learn about the abilities of the students and are also used to assign parts within the ensembles. Auditions do not exclude students from participating.

Auditions take place on the first day of camp in the afternoon. Students will receive information about audition locations at registration. Students who arrive on campus after auditions are over will have the opportunity to make up their auditions in the morning on the first day of classes.

Concert Band, Masterclasses, and Small Ensembles – Middle School 
Seating Audition: 
Each instrumental audition includes easy, intermediate, and advanced options. Please prepare one option based on your ability.

Click on the appropriate link below to download your audition:
Flute/Oboe, Clarinet, Alto/Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet/Baritone TC, French Horn, Trombone/Bassoon/Baritone, Tuba, Percussion

Jazz Band and Jazz Combos – Middle School
In addition to material below, audition will consist of sight reading, improvising over F blues and playing your chromatic scale from lowest to highest note. Piano, bass, and guitar should play melody on lead sheet as well as comp or walk.
Jazz Audition
Jazz Drum Audition
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Chamber Orchestra for Strings – Middle School 
Seating Audition: 
Prepare a piece that is representative of your ability.

String Masterclasses – Middle School
Audition requirements:
Prepare a solo piece and a 3-octave major scale of your choice (4 notes to a bow).

Rock Bands – Middle School
Prepare a piece to play or sing that is representative of your ability.

​Choir – Middle School
No preparation necessary. The instructor will vocalize you in order to place you in sections.

​Music Auditions – High School 

Students will be required to audition live on the first day of camp for chair placement. Auditions help teachers learn about the abilities of the students and are also used to assign parts within the ensembles. Auditions do not exclude students from participating.

​Auditions take place on the first day of camp in the afternoon. Students will receive information about audition locations at registration. Students who arrive on campus after auditions are over will have the opportunity to make up their auditions in the morning on the first day of classes.

Concert Band, Masterclasses, and Chamber Music – High School
Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s Audition Requirements are based on the audition requirements for NAfME All-Northwest. You'll need to scroll down and find your instrument in this document.  
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Jazz Band & Jazz Combos – High School
In addition to material below, audition will consist of sight reading, improvising over Bb blues and playing your chromatic scale from lowest to highest note. Piano, bass, and guitar should play melody on lead sheet as well as comp or walk.
Jazz Audition – Backing Track – Original Recording
Jazz Drum Audition

Chamber Orchestra and String Masterclass – High School 
Sitka Fine Arts Camp’s Audition Requirements are based on the audition requirements for NAfME All-Northwest. You'll need to scroll down and find your instrument in this document.  

Rock Bands – High School
Prepare a piece to play or sing that is representative of your ability.

Choir – High School
No preparation necessary. The instructor will vocalize you in order to place you in sections.

Location

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2021 Camp Dates

Elementary June 7-11
Middle June 12-25
High June 27-July 11
Musical Theater July 12-August 1
​Sitka Jazz Workshop July 18-24

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Contact Us

P.O. Box 3086
Sitka, AK 99835

Phone: 907-747-3085
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  • Programs
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    • Year-Round Programs >
      • Young Performers Theater
      • Community Cultural Classes
      • Hames Center
    • For Adults >
      • Teacher Training
      • HIstoric Restoration
      • Hames Center
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    • Performing Arts Center
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