Audition Packets:

• Front Ensemble Packet - if you are in need of help with pitch recognition, please scroll down.
• Snare Packet
• Bass Drum Packet
• Tenor Packet
• Rack Packet - rack is responsible for playing a large array of instruments in the front ensemble. Their exercises for audition are written more like a thined out drumset part. Notehead guide for rack can be found down below.
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Pitch Recognition Help:

Test Your Skills: try taking the following quizzes to test your pitch and keyboard key recognition abilities

Play-A-Long Tracks for the Audition Packet:

8 Degrees of Separation:

• Bronze Level (80 BPM)
• Silver Level (100 BPM)
• Gold Level (120 BPM)
• Platinum Level (140 BPM)
• Diamond Level (160 BPM)
• Master Level (170 BPM)

Turn the Beat Around:

• Bronze Level (110 BPM)
• Silver Level (120 BPM)
• Gold Level (130 BPM)
• Platinum Level (140 BPM)
• Diamond Level (150 BPM)

Paradiddle Breakdown:

• Tutorial Level (100 BPM)
• Bronze Level (110 BPM)
• Silver Level (120 BPM)
• Gold Level (130 BPM)
• Platinum Level (140 BPM)
• Diamond Level (150 BPM)

Cheesy Rolls:

• Bronze Level (90 BPM)
• Silver Level (100 BPM)
• Gold Level (110 BPM)
• Platinum Level (120 BPM)
• Diamond Level (130 BPM)

Concert Band Percussion Auditions:

• Ensemble placements (for Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, or Concert Band) for percussionists for the 2025 will take place once we return from the summer break.
• Audition material for concert ensemble will be released during band camp.
• Student's audition will determine what ensemble they are slated for the 2025 academic year.
• Please stay tuned for more information.