2020 Ensembles

Requirements for all ensembles:

Must record the etude designated for you instrument on this page
Must record at least 2 major scales. You may choose any 2 scales, but they MUST be each be 2 octaves.

Reminder: Symphonic Band members are required to participate in marching band during the year they are enrolled. They are also required to audition for either county or district honor band during the year they are enrolled.

Etudes:
Play the etude at a minimum tempo of 84 bpm with a goal of 120bpm. Play the scales at a maximum tempo of 100 bpm.

Flute
Oboe
Bb Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba

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Ensemble Audition Etudes

These etudes are for the students who elected to audition after receiving their placement. All recordings should be emailed to Ms. Siberts at sibertjm@pwcs.edu no later than May 13, 2020. If you have not yet elected to complete an audition, you may do that by clicking HERE

Requirements for all ensembles: