(Updated 10/3/2025)
Audition Process and Expectations
Audition Components
- Tone
- Pitch
- Range
- Time/Rhythms
- Attacks and Releases
- Maturity
- Technique
- Believability
- Mental Strength
- Preparedness
Audition Materials
BRASS MATERIALS AND PACKETS
DOWNLOAD: Trumpet Aution Materials →
DOWNLOAD: Mellophone Audition Materials →
DOWNLOAD: Baritone & Euphonium Audition Materials →
DOWNLOAD: Tuba Audition Materials →
VISUAL INSTRUCTION VIDEOS
WATCH: 50-50 with Lindsey →
WATCH: Releases & Isolations with Chris →
WATCH: Box Drill with Andrew →
WATCH: Dance Combo with Julia →
We do not expect brass players to be trained dancers. Just do your best, and more importantly, HAVE FUN WITH IT!
Recommended Skills and Knowledge
Brass
- Attitude toward learning and performance
- Rhythmic control while marching & playing
- Basic playing technique and musicianship
- Learning & mastering warm-up exercises and short pieces
- Range
- Brass Audition FAQs →
Email the Brass Caption Manager→
Visual
- Attitude toward learning and performance
- Tempo control/foot timing accuracy
- Posture and presence while moving
- Body awareness and control
- Basic ballet/dance
- Visual Audition FAQs →
Email the Visual Caption Manager→
Learning Opportunities
Brass Workshop
Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Walnut High School, Walnut, CA
Workshop Details and Registration →
Helpful Links
Video Audition
Video auditions are reserved for applicants who may be too far away or otherwise unable to attend a rehearsal camp. Pacific Crest does not typically accept students based upon the video audition. If accepted by video, your staff will let you know, and you will receive your onboarding documents via DocuSign. If the staff believe you show promise, we will invite you to the next rehearsal camp to complete your audition in-person.