This year has been challenging and moving forward into 2021, we remain steadfast that our honor groups will take place, but just in a different fashion. As each month progresses, it has become apparent that we will not be able to do business as usual of being in person to host our student groups. After many conversations with directors, we feel that we can utilize the honor group process to assist with two main concerns; the need to reconnect students to music and each other, and the continuing need for students to have individual goals and rewards.
Middle School
At the middle school level, we are looking to provide two different opportunities for student participation.
OPTION 1: Virtual Band or Orchestra
- All students who submit the prescribed piece (Orchestra: Forever Joyful, Band: Freedom’s Light March) will be accepted into either of these ensembles depending on instrument.
- Videos are compiled and will be released as part of the 2021 Virtual Concert Series.
- Students are encouraged to wear a school shirt and create a virtual background with their school in the background when submitting their videos.
OPTION 2: Honor Band or Honor Orchestra
- Students wishing to audition for the Honor Band or Honor Orchestra will submit two videos:
- Video 1: The prescribed virtual band or orchestra piece (Orchestra: Forever Joyful, Band: Freedom’s Light March).
- Video 2: Instrument specific scales and audition excerpts.
- All required material must be on one video submission. You may stop the video between excerpts and restart it. You may cut and splice recordings of the same excerpts.
- Students accepted into the Honor Band or Honor Orchestra, will be notified via the SCSBOA website and sent additional music to prepare for their virtual concert.
- Students are encouraged to wear a school shirt and create a virtual background with their school as the background when submitting their videos.
Percussionists for MS – May audition for ANY OR ALL of the following areas:
- Timpanist– Upload Timpani Solo and Timpani Roll
- Battery/Auxiliary Percussion: Upload Snare Solo, Snare Roll
- Mallet Specialist: Upload Mallet Solo & Chromatic Scale (If a marimba is not available, any mallet instrument will be accepted).
SCSBOA Recording Instructions
- STEP 1: Print the recording instruction sheet HERE.
- STEP 2: Watch the following video with a parent or guardian.
Orchestra: Forever Joyful!
2021 Orchestra Audition Music/Scales
Band: Freedom’s Light March
2021 Band Audition Music/Scales
Consent
By clicking the button below, you confirm you have ready and understand the information above.
Click to apply ONLY after you have practiced and prepared your video. You will not be able to submit your application without your video attached.