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Incoming 6th Grade Students

If you are a current 5th grader, there is no audition required to continue band/orchestra in the 6th grade band/orchestra classes.  Just sign up!

Welcome Letter to current 5th grade orchestra families.
Welcome Letter to current 5th grade band families.

However, if you have extensive playing experience on your instrument and would like to audition into a higher level band/orchestra at MBMS, here are the audition dates:
  • Orchestra - April 12, 2023
  • Band - April 19, 2023

Audition requirements are linked in the welcome letters above.  Always when practicing, hone your skills by following these pointers.
  • Having a good playing posture, holding the instrument correctly
  • Know the names of the notes you are playing
  • Practice your major scales, know the key signatures of the scales you are playing, aim to memorize the scales
  • Practice your rhythms by clapping and counting www.rhythmrandomizer.com 
  • Pick something to play that you do not already know.
  • Pick something to play that you already know.
​The recommendation of your current band/orchestra teacher is important too!  Always strive to be the best musician you can be!
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  • Home
  • About
  • Calendar
  • Handbook
  • Supply Lists
  • Links
    • Sectional Dates
    • District Links
    • Concert Attire
    • Buy/Sell/Give Away Used Concert Clothes
    • Music Stores
    • Rhythm Randomizer
    • Violin String Review
    • Strings Skills
    • The Trombone Place
    • Beware Band ISO's
    • Five Benefits of Joining School Orchestra
  • Incoming 6th Grade Students
  • Donate
  • Contact