Submit your audition video by
Saturday August 10, 2024

AUDITION MUSIC
Scales & Excerpts

Scales

  1. Chromatic scale (demonstrate as much of your range as possible)
  2. C major scale (concert pitch, two octaves if possible)
  3. A-flat major scale (concert pitch, two octaves if possible)

Excerpts (assigned): one technical & one lyrical

Instrumentation

  • Flute:
    • The UW Marching Band does not have flutes or piccolos. However, flute players may audition on flute to demonstrate musical ability on their primary instrument.
    • If a flute player has the ability to audition on a secondary instrument, they should prepare and submit audition materials for that instrument as well.
    • If accepted to the band, flute players will be assigned an alternate instrument that best suits their ability and needs of the ensemble.
  • Saxophone:
    • The UW Marching Band uses alto saxophones only. However, a saxophone player could audition on tenor saxophone if necessary.
    • If accepted to the band, tenor saxophone players will be assigned to alto saxophone or an alternate instrument that best suits their ability and needs of the ensemble.
  • Mellophone players may audition using a French horn or trumpet.
  • Sousaphone players may audition using a tuba.

Video submission (due Saturday, August 10)

  • Record your video in a single unedited take (no clips, fades, filtering, audio enhancements, etc.). 
  • Ensure that you are clearly seen playing your instrument. 
  • Perform your scales and excerpts back-to-back with a very brief pause in between. 
  • Include your name and instrument in the video file name (e.g. Bucky Badger_Trumpet).