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Brass Auditions

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Audition Process and Expectations

Audition Components

  • Tone
  • Pitch
  • Range
  • Time/Rhythms
  • Attacks and Releases
  • Maturity
  • Technique
  • Believability
  • Mental Strength
  • Preparedness

Audition Materials

DOWNLOAD: Trumpet Auidtion Materials →

DOWNLOAD: Mellophone Audition Materials →

DOWNLOAD: Baritone & Euphonium Audition Materials →

DOWNLOAD: Tuba Audition Materials →

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→

Audition Opportunities

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All brass spots currently filled

SUBMIT: Video Audition → 

Learning Opportunities

Brass Workshop
Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Walnut High School, Walnut, CA

Workshop Details and Registration →

Helpful Links

Program Participant Handbook→

Schedule Overview →

Fees and Policies →

Drum Corps FAQs →

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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. The fee to submit a video for review is $50.

Video Audition Information →

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