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Welcome to the MD/UD Auditions Page!
We are holding auditions for all MD and UD music ensembles online. Please scroll down for descriptions and audition materials specific to your desired ensemble (band, orchestra, choir). Generally, we are asking students to complete the following:
Download/print audition materials
Create a video recording of the audition rep and any other audition requirements.
Complete the respective HM Auditions Form and upload your audition video.
For late enrollers, once you've submitted your audition materials, please email the appropriate ensemble director so that they know to look for your audition materials.
Wind and Jazz Bands: michael_bomwell@horacemann.org
Orchestras: nathan_hetherington@horacemann.org
Choirs: timothy_ho@horacemann.org
Please direct all questions and concerns to amir_khosrowpour@horacemann.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Wind & Jazz Bands
Wind & Jazz Bands
UPPER DIVISION BANDS
HM Wind Ensemble is open to Upper Division woodwind, brass and percussion players grades 9-12.
HM Chamber Winds is a more selective ensemble for advanced players who also display leadership abilities, grades 9-12.
HM Jazz Ensemble is for students interested in jazz and improvisation. It is open to all instruments, grades 9-12.
MIDDLE DIVISION BANDS
Horizons Ensemble (beginning and intermediate players) and MD Concert Band (advanced players) are for woodwind, brass and percussion players only. Students may audition for either group and will be placed at the discretion of the Band Director.
There is no MD Ensemble accommodating piano and guitar.
UD BAND AUDITION MATERIALS
Download and review the UD Band General Audition Requirements pdf.
Download the audition music for your specific instrument. All saxophone voices use the same part.
Complete the HM Band Audition Form. Be sure to upload your audition video to the form before submitting the form.
MD BAND AUDITION MATERIALS
Download and review the MD Band General Audition Requirements pdf.
Download the audition music for your specific instrument.
Complete the HM Band Audition Form. Be sure to upload your audition video to the form before submitting the form.
orchestras
orchestras
UPPER DIVISION ORCHESTRAS
HM Orchestra is open to Upper Division string players, grades 9-12.
HM Sinfonietta is a more selective ensemble for advanced players who display exceptional musical and leadership qualities, grades 9-12.
MIDDLE DIVISION ORCHESTRAS
Chamber Orchestra (beginning and intermediate players) and HM Strings (advanced players) are open to string players, grades 6-8. Students may audition for either group and will be placed at the discretion of the Orchestra Director.
UD ORCHESTRA AUDITION MATERIALS
Download the audition music for your specific instrument.
Complete the HM Orchestra Audition Form. Be sure to upload your audition video before submitting the form.
MD ORCHESTRA AUDITION MATERIALS
Download the audition music for your specific instrument.
Complete the HM Orchestra Audition Form. Be sure to upload your audition video before submitting the form.
choirs
choirs
UPPER DIVISION CHOIRS
HM Glee Club is a large mixed choir of approx. 80 singers, grades 9-12.
Concert Glee Club is a mixed choir of approx. 60 advanced singers who display exceptional musical skills, grades 10-12.
Treble Choir is for advanced sopranos and altos who display exceptional musical skills, grades 10-12.
MIDDLE DIVISION CHORUS
Middle Division Chorus is a mixed concert choir of approx. 80 students, grades 6-8.
UD CHOIRS AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare a video with the following:
Clearly state your full name, current school, and which ensemble(s) you are auditioning for in your order of preference.
Sing a slow song of your choice a cappella (with no accompaniment), lasting approx. 45 seconds. The song can be from any style or musical tradition.
Also sing a fast song of your choice a cappella (with no accompaniment), lasting approx. 45 seconds. The song can be from any style or musical tradition.
Sing along to one of the "Vocal Range" recordings found here. Please sing as best you can all the way to the end of the recording. This is only to help us get a sense of your range and therefore to determine if you are a soprano, alto, tenor or bass.
Complete the HM Choirs Audition Form. Be sure to upload your audition video(s) before submitting the form.
MD CHORUS AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare a video with the following:
Clearly state your full name and current school.
Sing a slow song of your choice a cappella (with no accompaniment), lasting approx. 30 seconds. The song can be from any style or musical tradition.
Also sing a fast song of your choice a cappella (with no accompaniment), lasting approx. 30 seconds. The song can be from any style or musical tradition.
Complete the HM Choirs Audition Form. Be sure to upload your audition video(s) before submitting the form.
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