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