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IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOLS. HONOR BAND 2012-2013. PURPOSE. To promote and celebrate young musicians. To broaden the music education of Iredell County middle school students and to provide opportunities for more advanced training in instrumental music through performance.
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IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOLS HONOR BAND 2012-2013
PURPOSE • To promote and celebrate young musicians. • To broaden the music education of Iredell County middle school students and to provide opportunities for more advanced training in instrumental music through performance.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? • Any young musician enrolled in a band class in the I-SS School District. • Middle School Level: 6-8 grade • High School Level: 9-12
BENEFITS • You get to experience being in an ensemble that’s the best of the best. • Your participation and dedication looks great on applications and resumes.
AM I AVAILABLE? AUDITION REQUIREMENTS • Bb – Eb – Ab – F • Chromatic • Prepared Solo w/cuts • Sight Reading AUDITIONS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th – 9:00 AM @ EIMS HONOR BAND CLINIC: JANUARY 25th & 26th @ SHS. All Day Friday Rehearsal Saturday half day rehearsal 2:00 PM performance
AUDITION DAY • Receive Audition Sticker at Registration table • Warm up until your number is called in a room filled with just your instrument. • Blind Audition: No talking – just show off your “Mad Musician Skillz” • After audition you are welcome to leave – grab a milkshake on your way home and go back to your typical Saturday ritual of sleeping in.
WHAT IF I MAKE IT??? • CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! • You get your concert music in advance - 2 weeks prior to Jan 25 & 26 date. • Rehearsal with guest clinician: Friday 9-5 (with a long lunch in between for fun) Saturday 9-12 • Performance time 2:00 PM @ SHS
DOES IT COST? AUDITION FEE HONOR BAND CLINIC $15 Clinic Fee (bring your own lunch) $25 Clinic Fee (2 Meals included) Both Fees include a T-shirt for the event! • $5 per student • Deadline for registration is Tuesday before Turkey Day. (Nov. 20, 2012)