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:
Audition requirements are linked in the welcome letters above. Always when practicing, hone your skills by following these pointers.
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 - Tuesday, April 20, 2027 • 3:15 - 6:30pm • MBMS Room 131 (the Music Building)
- Band - April 19, 2027 (TBD)
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.