Instrumental Audition INFO
2023-2024 PMEA D10 Instrumental Audition List
***MEBC Sr. County Solo Excerpts will be taken from these solos.***
You are being advised to purchase your own copy to mark and study from. If you need to borrow music, please message Ms. Selke ASAP.
Other requirements to prepare:
Chromatic scale - full range of your instruments (likely 2-3 octaves varying on the instrument)
Scales - up to 4 flats and 4 sharps (major scales)
Sight-reading - use Sight Reading Factory.com for daily practice!
Requirements & Audition Dates
THIS IS OLD INFORMATION AND WILL BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE 2023-2024 audition process. Please see the links for information.
Please refer to the MEBC (Music Educators of Berks County) website for complete details: http://berksmusic.com/wp/senior-county/band/
Please refer to the PMEA District 10 website for complete details:
http://www.pmeadistrict10.org/files/index.html
Scale requirements page: http://berksmusic.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/D10ScaleRequirements.pdf
Percussion audition requirements: http://www.pmeadistrict10.org/files/index.html
Students are responsible for obtaining an original copy of the solo, practicing the required scales and practicing sight reading. Ms. Selke will schedule after school lessons to help with preparation for the audition however students are highly encouraged to work with a private teacher outside of school.
Important dates to remember:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER TBD - signed registration forms & payment due
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (evening call time by school name TBA) - In-person auditions at Gov. Mifflin HS
SATURDAY, December 4, 2023 (morning audition by school name, time TBA) - In-person auditions at Parkland HS
Students are responsible for their own transportation to/from auditions