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.
Symphonic Band, Technique Classes, and Small Ensembles – Middle School
Students are expected to learn their parts from this summer’s concert selections. Audition will be based on part preparation. Music was sent out via email on May 18.
Jazz Band and Jazz Combos – Middle School
In addition to material below, the 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
Orchestra for Strings – Middle School
Seating Audition:
Prepare a piece that is representative of your ability.
Piano Technique - Middle School
Prepare a piece to play that is representative of your ability.
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.
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.
Symphonic Band, Technique Classes, and Small Ensembles – Middle School
Students are expected to learn their parts from this summer’s concert selections. Audition will be based on part preparation. Music was sent out via email on May 18.
Jazz Band and Jazz Combos – Middle School
In addition to material below, the 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
Orchestra for Strings – Middle School
Seating Audition:
Prepare a piece that is representative of your ability.
Piano Technique - Middle School
Prepare a piece to play that is representative of your ability.
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.
Symphonic Band – High School
Students are expected to learn their parts from this summer’s concert selections. Audition will be based on part preparation.
Jazz Band – High School
Students are expected to learn their parts from this summer’s concert selections. Audition will be based on part preparation. Music has been sent out on May 19.
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
Orchestra – High School
Students are expected to learn their parts from this summer’s concert selections. Audition will be based on part preparation.
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.
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.
Symphonic Band – High School
Students are expected to learn their parts from this summer’s concert selections. Audition will be based on part preparation.
Jazz Band – High School
Students are expected to learn their parts from this summer’s concert selections. Audition will be based on part preparation. Music has been sent out on May 19.
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
Orchestra – High School
Students are expected to learn their parts from this summer’s concert selections. Audition will be based on part preparation.
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.