Audition Information
Middle School Audition Requirements
Incoming 6th Graders
- NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- You will only need to interview unless they have prior musical experience.
Incoming 7th and 8th Graders
Performance Requirements
- Students should be prepared to perform two contrasting selections, which demonstrate techniques appropriate to years of experience on the instrument.
- Students should be able to demonstrate technique through the performance of the following major scales: C, G, and D (one and two octaves).
- Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to read music and will be asked to sight-read.
Interview and Resume
A resume summarizing the student's solo/ensemble, All-Region, UIL, and other experience as well as other educational awards/honors. Please attach a current headshot or photo as well.
High School Audition Requirements
Performance Requirements
Incoming Freshmen
- Students should be prepared to perform two contrasting selections from the UIL Grade l, ll, or lll list.
- Students should be able to play two-octave scales and arpeggios in C, G, and D major.
- Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to read music and will be asked to sight-read.
Incoming Upperclassmen (sophomore, junior, and senior)
- Students should be prepared to perform two contrasting selections from the UIL Grade l or ll list.
- Students should be able to play two-octave or three-octave scales and arpeggios in major and minor keys up to 5 sharps and 5 flats.
- Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to read music and will be asked to sight-read.
Interview and Resume
Each student should prepare a resume summarizing the student's solo/ensemble, All-Region, UIL and other experience in addition to their educational awards/honors. Please attach a current headshot or photo as well.
Here is a link to the UIL page where students can access music selections for their audition