Preparation is Key

Band Audition Basic Requirements

• Bring your own instrument & equipment
• Be prepared to perform an etude piece. Practice to perfection until you can play it effortlessly. 
• Sight Reading ~ Band directors may present a sheet for you to read and play.
• Scales (Major & Chromatic)

Find a list of scales here:
http://musictheorysite.com/major-scales/list-of-all-major-scales/ 

 

Major Scales: Concert
C, F, G, Bb, D, Eb, A, Ab, E, B, Db and Gb 

  

Chromatic Scales: 

• Flute - C to C, 3 octaves 
• Clarinet- E to E, 3 octaves 
• Saxophones- Low Bb to High F above the staff 
• Trumpet- Low F# below the staff to High C above the staff
• Mellophone or French Horn- Low C below the staff to High G above the staff 
• Trombone- Low E to Bb (second octave)
• Baritone (Bass Clef)- same as Trombones 
• Baritone (Treble Clef)- same as Trumpets 
• Tuba or Sousaphone- Low E to Bb (second octave)

 

Percussionists must display knowledge of the 40 Essential Rudiments; 

• prepared etude/solo on snare drum              
• Please start at a slow tempo and accelerate to a roll for a minimum of (5) seconds.                                                
• The 40 Essential Rudiments can be found at:      
•  https://vicfirth.zildjian.com/education/40-essential-rudiments.html 

 

Dress appropriately for band auditions.

•  Upon entering panel band auditions
  • Greet band directors
  •  Introduce yourself, state your high school, and name of band director
  •  State your primary instrument
  •  Answer any questions & follow any instructions given by band directors
  •  After the audition, thank the participating band directors for the opportunity to audition.

 

Band audition scheduled times will be emailed to students one week prior to the HBCU College Fair & Band Auditions on Saturday, February 1st, 2025.

 

Please contact us at info@hbcucf.org if you have any questions.