Submit your audition video by
Saturday, August 12, 2023

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

• Do not take repeats; play 2^nd endings only (if applicable).
• If the excerpt is a duet, play only the top line.
• Download both excerpts for your instrument:
  • Flute (Lyrical – play #7 “Romance” ONLY)
  • Clarinet (Technical – play #2 ONLY)
  • Saxophone
  • Trumpet & Flugelhorn
  • Mellophone
  • Trombone & Euphonium
  • Tuba

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 12)

• 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).