Classen School of Advanced Studies High Schools at Northeast
Band Major Program
Band Major Program
High School Band Audition Guidelines
Classen SAS Mission Statement:
To ensure that all students learn at high levels to become high quality, academically prepared, global citizens.
High School Band Audition Details:
Day/Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Time for Arrival: Mr. Barnes will reach out to you via email after you have completed the “Required Audition Request Form” below to confirm your audition time.
Location: Classen SAS High School, 3100 N. Kelley Ave, Band Room, C10
Point of Entry: Main Entrance
Parking Information: Park in the West parking lot
How to Apply & What to Prepare Before Arrival:
CSAS General Application requirements:
Band Specific Requirements:
Concert Bb Scale (one octave), the Concert F Scale (two octaves if possible).
A solo or etude of your choice (1-2 minute section). You must bring 3 extra copies of your piece for judges.
Sight-reading - you will be given 30 seconds to look over the sight-reading piece before you perform it.
Please Bring:
Instrument
Music
Audition Tips:
Applicants may wear casual/comfortable attire. Your attire will not be part of our decision making criteria. Playing auditions will be audio recorded for scoring at a later date.
Practice sight-reading. Remember, the best way to become a better sight reader is to PRACTICE sight reading.
A quick google search for “band sight-reading practice” will yield several helpful results
Judging Criteria (how your student will be evaluated):
Tone quality
Preparation
Pitch
Rhythm
Dynamics
Phrasing
Breath support
Sight-reading
Additional Info:
If you have any questions about the audition, feel free to email Mr. Barnes (eebarnes@okcps)
Contact Information:
Eric Barnes
Phone: 405-587-5477
Email: eebarnes@okcps.org
Christiaan Osborn (CSAS Middle School Band Director)
Email: cwosborn@okcps.org
Pertinent Links:
CSAS MS Website: https://www.okcps.org/Domain/45
CSAS HS Website: https://www.okcps.org/Domain/80